Summary:
The San Diego Mission Academy District contains a single school, San Diego Mission Academy, which serves grades 6 through 12 as a combined middle and high school for 289 students, most from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
San Diego Mission Academy presents a complex picture with both significant challenges and notable recent improvement. The school's statewide ranking has dramatically improved, jumping from the 43rd to the 72nd percentile in just two years. However, it faces critical issues with a very low graduation rate of 31.8%, a high dropout rate of 26.4%, and chronic absenteeism affecting over 60% of students. Academic proficiency is below state averages in most subjects and grades, though 11th graders perform above the state average in English.
A standout finding is the school's exceptionally high per-student spending of about $89,554, which is several times the national average, creating a paradox with its poor student outcomes. This suggests resources may be directed toward serving a high-needs population. For parents, the key considerations are the school's recent positive trajectory and improved ranking against its severe attendance and graduation challenges, indicating it may be implementing effective interventions for students who remain engaged through their junior and senior years.
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