Summary:
The Holtville Unified school district operates two high schools serving grades 9-12: the main comprehensive Holtville High and the smaller alternative Sam Webb Continuation program.
Holtville High is the district's primary high school and shows significant strengths, particularly in its exceptional 99.2% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate, both of which are well above state averages. The school also performs above the state average in English Language Arts. However, its performance in mathematics and science is notably below state averages, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past few years from the 63rd to the 47th percentile.
In comparison, Sam Webb Continuation serves a much smaller group of students with intensive needs, reflected in a very high chronic absenteeism rate and historically lower graduation rates. This specialized program receives significantly higher per-student funding than Holtville High. For parents, Holtville High demonstrates strong success in graduating students but has clear challenges in specific academic subjects, while the continuation school provides an essential, resource-intensive alternative for at-risk students within the same district.
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