Summary:
The Birmingham Community Charter High District consists of a single high school, Birmingham Community Charter High, serving grades 9-12 in Lake Balboa, California, with an enrollment of over 3,100 students.
Birmingham Community Charter High stands out for its exceptional student support, boasting a 96.1% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate of 1.9%, both significantly better than state averages. The school also demonstrates remarkable strength in English Language Arts, where 75% of students are proficient, far exceeding the state average. It has consistently earned a 4-star rating and improved its statewide ranking. While the school serves a high-need population, it achieves these strong outcomes in key areas with a student-teacher ratio similar to many other public schools.
The school faces a clear challenge in mathematics, where proficiency is below the state average, creating a large performance gap with its excellent English scores. There is also a notable concern with chronic absenteeism, and science scores drop sharply in 12th grade. For parents, this school represents a stable, high-performing option in literacy and graduation, but suggests a need for focused support in math and science. Its consistent results indicate effective systems are in place, providing a solid foundation for students' success.
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