Summary:
This analysis covers the single high school, Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High, within the Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technical Academy High Distri in Los Angeles, serving 474 students in grades 9-12 in a high-need community.
The school presents a mixed but notable profile for families. Its most outstanding strength is a remarkably high graduation rate of 97.5%, which far exceeds the state average, coupled with a very low dropout rate. This indicates a strong, supportive environment dedicated to seeing students through to completion. However, academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics where only 11% of students are proficient, lags significantly behind state averages. Science and English scores are also below average, though English is the closest to meeting the state benchmark.
Parents should note that while the school excels at student retention and graduation, there are clear academic challenges. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, and chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average, which can impact learning. With substantial per-student funding and a focus on a high-need population, the school's key task is translating its success in keeping students enrolled into improved academic outcomes, especially in core subjects like math.
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