Summary:
The Inglewood Unified School District in California serves 16 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. The district faces challenges, with many schools performing below state averages on standardized tests and high rates of chronic absenteeism, but there are also pockets of success, such as at City Honors International Preparatory High and La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance and other key metrics between the schools in the district. City Honors International Preparatory High stands out with the highest statewide ranking, 98.4% 4-year graduation rate, and the lowest dropout rate, while Inglewood Continuation High struggles with a low 2.9% 4-year graduation rate and a high 73.5% dropout rate. Additionally, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary/middle schools and the lowest student-teacher ratio.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.5% at City Honors International Preparatory High to 87.6% at Inglewood Continuation High. Additionally, the majority of students in the district qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families face economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic and attendance issues observed.
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