Summary:
This analysis focuses on the single high school, LPS Oakland R & D Campus, serving grades 9-12 with 173 students in the LPS Oakland R & D Campus District in Oakland, California.
The school presents a notable contrast between strong student support and academic challenges. It excels in keeping students engaged and on track to graduate, with a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.7% and a high graduation rate of 94.4%, both significantly better than state averages. Students benefit from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.7-to-1 and the district invests substantial resources, with per-student spending far above the national average. However, standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics where only 8.1% of students are proficient, are well below state averages, indicating a critical area for improvement.
Despite the proficiency gaps, the school has shown positive momentum, improving its statewide ranking from the 12th to the 25th percentile in the latest year. With over 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic need. For parents, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to student support and graduation success, but families should be aware of the academic performance data, especially in math, and inquire about the specific support and intervention programs in place to address these challenges.
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