Summary:
The PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High District contains a single, unique school, PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High, which serves grades 6 through 12 in one continuous program for its 265 students.
This school presents a complex picture for parents. On one hand, it demonstrates a strong commitment to seeing students through to graduation, with a 91.9% graduation rate that exceeds the state average and a very low dropout rate. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending significantly more per pupil than the California average and maintaining a small class size with a 13.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio. These factors suggest a supportive environment focused on student persistence.
However, the school faces significant academic and attendance challenges. Standardized test scores in English, math, and science are consistently below state averages, and the school's statewide ranking has fallen sharply over the past three years. A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which at 41.8% is more than double the state average and likely impacts learning. Parents should note the school's specific grade-level patterns, such as sixth graders performing well in English but struggling in math, and consider how the early college model aligns with their child's needs amidst these broader trends.
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