Summary:
The Eastern Sierra Unified School District serves high school students through two small, rural schools: Coleville High (grades 9-12) and Lee Vining High (grades 7-12), both with very low student-teacher ratios and identical rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
These schools share notable strengths, including graduation rates above the state average, but they also show distinct profiles. Coleville High excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency far exceeding state and district averages, and also performs well in science. However, it faces a significant challenge with a very low math proficiency rate and a high rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Lee Vining High stands out for its excellent student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate much lower than the district and state, though its recent statewide ranking has declined.
Overall, the Eastern Sierra Unified high schools provide a personalized learning environment with substantial per-student resources. Parents should note the strong graduation outcomes and the specific academic strengths at each school, while also considering the significant gap in math performance at Coleville and the differing attendance patterns between the two institutions.
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