Summary:
The West Sonoma County Union High district contains two high schools, Analy High and Laguna High, serving grades 9-12 with a total of about 1,530 students, presenting a stark contrast in performance and environment within the same district.
Analy High is a standout, high-performing school with strong graduation rates and test scores that exceed state averages, particularly in English. In contrast, Laguna High, a much smaller school, faces severe challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism and very low academic proficiency rates, despite having more resources spent per student.
For parents, this means the district experience varies dramatically depending on the school. The district's overall graduation rate is strong, but chronic absenteeism is a concern. The extreme differences suggest Laguna High may serve a specific student population with unique needs, while Analy High represents a consistently successful comprehensive high school model.
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