Summary:
The River Islands High District in Lathrop, California, consists of a single mid-sized high school, River Islands High, serving 512 students in grades 9 through 12.
For parents, River Islands High shows notable strengths, particularly in fostering a strong literacy foundation and a positive school environment. The school's proficiency in English Language Arts exceeds the California state average, and it has a significantly lower rate of chronic student absenteeism than the state, which suggests a healthy and engaging school climate. Furthermore, the school operates with a per-student spending below the typical state average, indicating efficient use of its resources.
The main area for growth is in mathematics and science proficiency, which currently lag behind state averages. A promising sign is that by 11th grade, the school's math scores do surpass the state average, indicating effective preparation for juniors. Overall, the school performs better than about 63% of high schools in California, positioning it as an above-average school with a clear opportunity to build on its strengths in ELA and attendance to strengthen its STEM programs.
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