Summary:
The El Dorado Union High district serves grades 9-12 across six high schools in a California region where overall academic performance significantly outpaces state averages, particularly in graduation rates and English proficiency.
Among these schools, Oak Ridge High stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 5% of California high schools with the district's strongest test scores and a 97.6% graduation rate. Pacific Crest Academy, though very small, also shows strong results with excellent attendance and no dropouts. In contrast, Independence Continuation faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism and much lower academic proficiency, despite receiving the highest per-student funding in the district.
The district's main strength is its high graduation rate of 96.4%, with all comprehensive schools exceeding the state average. However, mathematics performance varies widely between schools, creating a notable gap. While chronic absenteeism is lower than the state average, it remains an area for improvement at some schools. Parents should note that school size, resources, and student outcomes differ considerably across the district, with Oak Ridge High achieving exceptional results with the largest enrollment and lowest per-student spending.
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