Corona-Norco Unified

The Corona-Norco Unified school district in California serves over 52 schools, including 33 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high, and 3 alternative schools. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with standout schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High and John F. Kennedy High consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other schools struggle to meet state averages.

The district's high schools generally have high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 100%, and low dropout rates, mostly under 3%. However, chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly, from 0% to 75.2%, indicating that some schools may face challenges with student engagement and attendance. Standardized test scores also show a wide disparity, with some schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High and John F. Kennedy High excelling, while others fall behind the district and state averages.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in academic performance, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to underperform their more affluent counterparts. Additionally, the district's alternative schools, such as Corona-Norco Alternative and Victress Bower School for Exceptional Students, face unique challenges and demonstrate lower performance on key metrics compared to the traditional schools.