Summary:
The Anderson Union High district serves grades 9-12 across six high schools in California, with a total enrollment of about 1,580 students and a significant focus on serving economically disadvantaged populations.
Among these schools, Anderson High stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide with strong English scores and a near-perfect graduation rate. West Valley Early College High has shown impressive improvement and boasts the district's highest graduation rate. In contrast, the alternative schools, North Valley High and Oakview High (Alternative), face severe challenges, including very low graduation rates and proficiency scores that rank in the bottom statewide.
The district's overall graduation rate is slightly above the state average, but it struggles with chronic absenteeism, which is much higher than the state average, and math proficiency, where no school meets the state benchmark. While Anderson New Technology High receives high funding per student, its academic performance has declined, indicating that resources alone do not determine success. The success of the early college model at West Valley suggests specialized programs can be effective, while the deep struggles at the smallest schools highlight a need for targeted support.
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