Summary:
The Brawley Union High district serves grades 9-12 through three distinct high schools: the large comprehensive Brawley Union High, the smaller continuation Desert Valley High (Continuation), and the very small alternative Renaissance.
Brawley Union High is the district's academic standout, with a 98% graduation rate that far exceeds state averages and the strongest test scores, particularly in English. In contrast, Desert Valley High (Continuation) serves at-risk students and has much lower test scores but still maintains a low dropout rate. The tiny Renaissance school has extremely high chronic absenteeism and spends significantly more per student than the others.
Key takeaways for parents are that the main comprehensive high school achieves remarkable success with graduation despite economic challenges, while mathematics is an area for improvement across the district. The wide variation in chronic absenteeism between schools is closely linked to academic performance. The district's ranking has been improving, suggesting positive momentum overall.
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