Summary:
The Connect Community Charter District consists of a single school, Connect Community Charter, a small K-8 school in Redwood City serving 143 students.
This school presents a complex picture for parents. On one hand, it reports a chronic absenteeism rate significantly better than the state average, and it spends a high amount per student. On the other hand, its academic performance is among the lowest in California, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science far below state averages. This disconnect between resources, attendance, and outcomes suggests challenges that go beyond simple student presence in the classroom.
A closer look reveals a notable pattern: while proficiency is very low in the early grades, it shows substantial improvement by 8th grade. This could indicate meaningful academic growth for students who stay, or it may reflect other factors like student mobility. The school serves a population with high economic need, and its performance has remained consistently low for several years, indicating systemic challenges that require targeted intervention and support to improve student learning.
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