Summary:
The Kerman Unified school district operates two high schools, Kerman High and Enterprise High, both serving grades 9-12 in a district ranked in the lower half statewide.
Kerman High is the district's stronger performer, earning 3 stars and ranking above average statewide, with an exceptional 95.5% graduation rate and solid performance in English. In contrast, Enterprise High, a much smaller alternative school, faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 11% of high schools with a 1-star rating, a 0% proficiency rate in mathematics, and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of over 50%.
This creates a stark performance gap within the same district. A notable finding is that Enterprise High receives about 60% more funding per student and has much smaller classes than Kerman High, yet its academic outcomes are dramatically lower, suggesting different student needs or instructional challenges. For parents, Kerman High demonstrates strong student support and graduation success, while the district's overall rating is heavily impacted by the severe struggles at Enterprise High.
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