Summary:
The Berkeley Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Berkeley High and Berkeley Technology Academy. Berkeley High is a large comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, while Berkeley Technology Academy is a smaller alternative high school serving grades 10-12.
Based on the data, Berkeley High appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates compared to Berkeley Technology Academy. However, Berkeley Technology Academy serves a higher proportion of African American students and students from low-income backgrounds, which may contribute to its lower academic performance metrics.
The data also reveals concerning disparities, such as the significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate at Berkeley Technology Academy compared to Berkeley High. These findings suggest potential equity issues within the Berkeley Unified school district that warrant further investigation and attention to ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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