Summary:
The Bert Corona Charter High District in Pacoima, California, contains a single high school, Bert Corona Charter High, serving 220 students in grades 9 through 12.
This school presents a complex picture, with notable strengths in student retention alongside significant academic challenges. It graduates students at a high rate of 90.6%, which is above the state average, and maintains a low dropout rate. However, standardized test scores in core subjects like math and English are substantially below state averages, with only 6% of students proficient in mathematics. The school's ranking among California high schools has fluctuated in recent years, currently placing it in the lower third statewide.
Key areas for parents to consider include the school's very high per-student spending, which suggests considerable resources are available, and its ongoing struggle with chronic student absenteeism, a rate much higher than the state average that likely impacts learning. The student body faces significant economic need. For families, the school's ability to support students to graduation is a clear positive, but the low proficiency scores indicate that students may need substantial additional academic support, particularly in math, to be fully prepared for life after high school.
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