High Schools in Chowchilla Union High

The Chowchilla Union High district contains two high schools, Chowchilla Union High and Gateway High (Continuation), serving grades 9-12 with a total of about 1,100 students, predominantly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Chowchilla Union High is the district's main comprehensive school, achieving an exceptional 97% graduation rate that surpasses state averages, though it faces challenges with math and science proficiency. In contrast, Gateway High (Continuation) is a much smaller alternative school serving students with greater needs, where academic proficiency, graduation rates, and attendance are significantly lower, contributing to the district's overall low state ranking.

Key takeaways for parents include a major performance gap between the two schools, with the main high school successfully graduating nearly all students despite academic struggles in specific subjects, while the continuation school shows severe challenges. The district also shows a stark disparity in per-student funding between the two schools. For families, Chowchilla Union High provides a supportive path to graduation, but those considering Gateway High should inquire about specific support for attendance and core academic skills.