High Schools in Latitude 37.8 High District

This analysis covers a single high school, Latitude 37.8 High, serving grades 9-12 in Oakland within the Latitude 37.8 High District.

Latitude 37.8 High shows notable strengths, particularly in student support and English achievement. The school's 93.1% graduation rate is above the state average, and its dropout rate is lower, which is commendable given that over 70% of students are economically disadvantaged. Furthermore, student proficiency in English Language Arts, at 54.55%, outpaces the California average. The school's statewide ranking has also improved recently, moving into the 57th percentile.

Key areas for attention include mathematics performance and student attendance. The school's math proficiency rate of 23.38% is significantly below the state average, and science scores are also slightly lower. Chronic absenteeism, at 22.9%, is higher than the state average and may be impacting learning in these subjects. For parents, this school demonstrates a strong capacity to guide students to graduation but suggests that families may want to inquire about the specific academic supports and attendance initiatives in place to help students thrive in all core subjects.