Summary:
The ACE Charter High District in San Jose contains a single high school, ACE Charter High, serving 313 students in grades 9-12.
This school serves a community with significant economic need, where nearly 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this challenge, the school is on a positive trajectory, having improved its statewide ranking from the 19th to the 35th percentile over the last three years. However, key areas require attention: chronic absenteeism is very high at 48.4%, and academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science, lags behind state averages. The graduation rate is below the state average, while the dropout rate is above it.
For parents, the data shows a school that is making measurable progress while facing substantial obstacles. The significant investment per student and improving rankings suggest effective strategies are in place. The most critical factors for future success will likely be improving student attendance and providing targeted academic support in core subjects, which could help boost graduation rates and close achievement gaps.
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