Summary:
The Scott Valley Unified district operates two public high schools, Etna Union High and Scott River High, both serving grades 9-12 in a rural area where a significant portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Etna Union High is the district's standout academic performer, with a 98% graduation rate and test scores well above state averages in English, math, and science. It maintains a low student-teacher ratio and reports a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, Scott River High is a much smaller school of 17 students that appears to serve a different need, with a very high chronic absenteeism rate but also a historically high graduation rate, suggesting it may use an alternative educational model.
The district's overall strong performance is largely driven by Etna Union High, which achieves excellent results despite serving many economically disadvantaged students. Parents should note the significant differences between the two schools in size, resources, and student engagement, which indicate they are designed for different educational pathways within the Scott Valley Unified system.
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