Antioch Unified

The Antioch Unified school district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 25 schools in Contra Costa County, presenting a wide range of academic performance and outcomes for families to consider.

While the district faces significant challenges overall, there are clear standout schools. Dozier-Libbey Medical High School is the district's top performer, boasting a 99% graduation rate and exceptionally high test scores. Deer Valley High School and Orchard Park (K-8) also show stronger academic results compared to others. In contrast, schools like Marsh Elementary and Antioch Middle School rank in the bottom percentiles statewide and require substantial support.

Key factors influencing school performance include chronic absenteeism, which is high across the district but lower at higher-performing schools, and specialized programs, as seen at Dozier-Libbey. The district's four middle schools all struggle, particularly in math. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not consistently correlate with better outcomes, suggesting how resources are used is critical. For parents, this data highlights the importance of examining individual school performance, attendance rates, and the availability of specialized programs when making educational choices within the district.