Summary:
The Latino College Preparatory Academy District in San Jose contains a single high school, Latino College Preparatory Academy, serving 421 students in grades 9-12.
This school stands out for its exceptional success in supporting students to graduation, with a 99% graduation rate that far exceeds the state average, coupled with a very low dropout rate of just 1%. Despite this strength in retention, the school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics where only about 11% of students are proficient, which is well below the state average. Science and English proficiency also lag behind state benchmarks, though to a lesser extent.
Notably, the school's overall state ranking has been improving, moving from the 25th to the 40th percentile over recent years, indicating positive momentum. Key areas for potential growth include addressing a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average and implementing targeted programs to boost core academic subjects, especially for upper-grade students. The school operates with substantial per-student funding, suggesting resources are available to invest in these needed academic interventions.
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