Summary:
This analysis covers the single high school, Altus Schools East County, serving grades 7-12 within the Altus Schools East County District in El Cajon, California.
While the school's 4.1% dropout rate is notably better than the state average, its overall academic performance faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in math (13.51%) and English (39.19%) below state averages. Performance varies greatly by grade; for instance, 11th graders perform closest to the state average in English, but 11th-grade math proficiency is very low at 5.41%. The school's graduation rate of 52.9% is far below the state average, suggesting that while students stay enrolled, many struggle to meet all graduation requirements.
Key operational factors include a very high student-teacher ratio of 35-to-1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 22.6%, both of which likely impact learning. Despite high per-student spending, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years. Parents should note the school's strength in keeping students from dropping out but be aware of the academic hurdles, particularly in mathematics and foundational middle school grades, that the school is working to overcome.
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