Summary:
The Banning Unified School District in California serves 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests. However, Cabazon Elementary stands out as a relative bright spot, with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments in the district.
While Banning Independent Study has the highest 11th grade ELA proficiency rate in the district, the school also struggles with high dropout rates and chronic absenteeism. In contrast, New Horizon High has the lowest student-teacher ratio but very low proficiency rates across all subjects. Graduation rates vary, with Banning High having an 86.2% 4-year graduation rate, while New Horizon High has a lower 69.2% rate.
Across the district, high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 81.93% to 91.67%, suggest that students face significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact their educational outcomes. Addressing the disparities revealed in the data, including the high chronic absenteeism rates, will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to support student success in the Banning Unified School District.
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