Summary:
The Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified school district operates three high schools serving grades 9-12, primarily in a high-needs area where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The district's main comprehensive school, Orosi High, is a standout with an exceptional 99.5% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, significantly outperforming state averages. It also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and shows above-average proficiency in English Language Arts. In contrast, Lovell High, an alternative school, faces severe challenges with a 30.8% dropout rate, an 85.5% chronic absenteeism rate, and very low academic proficiency. The third school, Cutler-Orosi Community Day, is a small, specialized program for at-risk students.
This creates a stark performance gap within the same district. While Orosi High successfully supports the majority of students to graduation, Lovell High struggles profoundly with student engagement and outcomes, despite receiving more than double the funding per student. Mathematics proficiency is a district-wide area for improvement, as all schools score below the state average. For parents, this highlights the importance of understanding the different models and outcomes of each school within the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified system.
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