Summary:
The Stanislaus Alternative Charter District consists of a single public charter high school, Stanislaus Alternative Charter, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 654 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is underperforming compared to other high schools in the state.
Stanislaus Alternative Charter's academic performance is a concern, with only 7.02% of 12th-grade students and end-of-course students proficient or better in the CAST/Science assessment, compared to the statewide averages of 26.73% and 30.7%, respectively. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4% and an 8.9% dropout rate, suggesting a need for improved student support and engagement. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 58.72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources.
Overall, the data suggests that Stanislaus Alternative Charter is a struggling school that needs to address a variety of issues, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges, in order to improve student outcomes and better serve the community. The school's consistently low statewide ranking and underperformance in key metrics indicate a need for significant improvement and intervention to ensure students receive a high-quality education.
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