Summary:
The Public Safety Academy District in San Bernardino contains just one school, the Public Safety Academy, which serves grades 6 through 12 with a specialized focus on careers in emergency services and public safety.
This school presents a notable contrast between its student outcomes and academic performance. On one hand, it excels at keeping students engaged through to graduation, boasting a 98.1% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, which are significantly better than state averages. On the other hand, standardized test scores in core subjects like English, math, and science are well below state averages, with mathematics proficiency being a particular area of concern at less than 5%. The school also faces a significant challenge with chronic student absenteeism, which is nearly double the state average.
Despite these academic challenges, the school's high graduation rate suggests its career-focused mission may strongly motivate students to complete their education. Parents should consider that the school provides a unique pathway emphasizing real-world public safety skills, though they may want to inquire about additional academic support, especially in math, and strategies to improve student attendance. The substantial per-student spending indicates significant investment, which may be supporting the specialized programs that drive its graduation success.
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