Summary:
The Center Joint Unified school district in Antelope, California, operates two high schools serving grades 9-12: the traditional Center High and the alternative McClellan High (Continuation), which serves students needing a different educational setting.
Center High is the district's primary high school and shows consistent improvement, now ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide. It exceeds the state average in graduation rate (93.3%) and proficiency in English and Science, though math scores are an area for growth. In contrast, McClellan High (Continuation) faces significant academic challenges, with very low proficiency rates, highlighting the different student populations and missions of the two schools.
A key finding is the difference in resources and outcomes; McClellan High receives more funding per student and has smaller classes but struggles with a critical chronic absenteeism rate of 67.9%, which severely impacts learning. For parents, Center High represents a steadily improving comprehensive option, while the district's overall ranking is affected by the acute challenges faced at its continuation school.
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