Summary:
The Orland Joint Unified district operates two high schools, Orland High and North Valley High (Continuation), both serving grades 9-12 in a district that ranks in the bottom 7% statewide.
Orland High is the district's main comprehensive high school, notable for its very strong 97.2% graduation rate, which is well above the state average, and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2%. However, its test scores in English, math, and science are below state averages. In contrast, North Valley High (Continuation) serves a much smaller population of 38 students with very different challenges, including a critical chronic absenteeism rate of 75% and 0% proficiency on state tests, though it still graduates 88.9% of its students.
Key takeaways for parents are that Orland High demonstrates a strong capacity to support students through to graduation despite academic performance below state benchmarks. The significant difference in outcomes between the two schools largely reflects their different missions, with North Valley serving students who need an alternative educational setting. The district's overall low ranking suggests families should consider the performance of all school levels, not just the high schools.
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