Summary:
The Gompers Preparatory Academy District consists of a single charter school, Gompers Preparatory Academy, serving grades 6-12 in San Diego with 1,175 students, most from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Gompers Preparatory Academy stands out for its exceptional success in supporting students to graduation, achieving a 96.8% graduation rate and a remarkably low 0.6% dropout rate, which are significantly better than state averages. The school has shown consistent improvement, climbing from the 39th to the 66th percentile in statewide rankings over three years. It also operates efficiently with a student-teacher ratio of 20.8:1 and maintains a chronic absenteeism rate slightly better than the state average, which is notable given the population it serves.
While the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate, academic performance varies by subject and grade. Eleventh graders perform very well, outperforming state averages in English and Science. However, mathematics proficiency is a significant area for improvement across all grades, and middle school students generally perform below state averages. The data suggests a school with highly effective support systems for student retention and graduation, alongside ongoing academic challenges in specific areas.
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