Summary:
The El Segundo Unified school district features two high schools, El Segundo High and Arena High (Continuation), both serving grades 9-12 in a district ranked in the 95th percentile statewide.
El Segundo High is the district's main comprehensive high school, known for its strong academic performance, with over 82% of students proficient in English and a 97.4% graduation rate. In comparison, Arena High (Continuation) serves as an alternative school with a perfect 100% graduation rate, achieved through a model featuring much smaller class sizes and significantly higher per-student funding to support its students.
Together, these schools create a highly effective system where the traditional high school excels in core academics and the continuation school provides intensive support, resulting in a remarkable 0% district-wide dropout rate. While chronic absenteeism is a challenge at the continuation school, both institutions achieve exceptional graduation outcomes, demonstrating the district's commitment to serving all students successfully.
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