Summary:
The Calipatria Unified school district is a small, rural district serving about 1,080 students across four schools from elementary through high school.
Among the district's schools, Calipatria High stands out for having the highest graduation rate and the best overall ranking compared to other California high schools. In contrast, academic performance across the district, especially in math and science, is below state averages. Grace Smith Elementary, the smallest school, has the most resources per student but shows variable performance from year to year, while Bill E. Young Junior Middle and Fremont Primary face significant challenges in student proficiency.
Key takeaways for parents include notable strengths in high school completion but systemic academic gaps, particularly as students move into middle school math. Chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average, though it does not prevent Calipatria High from achieving strong graduation results. The data suggests the district serves a high-needs community and faces ongoing challenges in raising test scores, with performance trends having declined in recent years.
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