Summary:
The Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District in Watsonville contains a single public charter school, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy, which serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of about 500 students.
This school stands out for its exceptional success in supporting students through to graduation, boasting a 91.8% graduation rate that exceeds the state average, alongside a remarkably low dropout rate of just 1.6%. Despite a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school also maintains a lower rate of chronic absenteeism than the state, indicating a strong, supportive school culture that keeps students engaged. Recent data shows impressive academic improvement, with the school's statewide ranking jumping significantly from the 54th to the 82nd percentile in just one year.
While the school excels in keeping students on track, academic performance varies by grade level. Eleventh graders perform very well, particularly in English and science, often surpassing state averages. However, middle school grades, especially in subjects like 8th-grade science, perform below state standards, highlighting an area for focused growth. Overall, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is a school on a positive trajectory, demonstrating that it can achieve strong student outcomes and rapid improvement even while serving a community with high economic need.
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