Summary:
The Paso Robles Joint Unified district operates three high schools serving grades 9-12: the main comprehensive Paso Robles High, the continuation Liberty High (Continuation), and the alternative Independence High, with significant differences in performance and student outcomes.
Paso Robles High is the clear standout, ranking in the top quarter of California high schools with strong graduation rates and academic scores, especially in English, where it far exceeds district and state averages. In contrast, Liberty High (Continuation) faces severe challenges, including very low test proficiency and a high chronic absenteeism rate, while Independence High shows moderate performance but struggles particularly in math.
For parents, this highlights a district with a high-performing main school but where alternative education pathways serve students with greater needs. The district's overall ranking is pulled down by the struggles at the continuation school, which has critical attendance and dropout issues. The data suggests that while Paso Robles High is on a strong upward trajectory, the district faces a significant challenge in supporting its most at-risk students at the alternative sites.
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