Summary:
The Academia Avance Charter District consists of a single charter school, Academia Avance Charter, serving grades 6-12 in Highland Park with 207 students, most of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This school shows a positive trend of improvement in its statewide ranking over recent years. However, parents should be aware of significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics where proficiency is critically low, and in chronic absenteeism which is much higher than the state average. The school's graduation rate is close to the state average, but its dropout rate is higher.
Notably, the school operates with a very high level of per-student spending. While it serves a high-needs population and is showing an upward trajectory, families should consider how the school addresses foundational math skills, student attendance, and supports its middle school grades within its unique 6-12 configuration.
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