Summary:
The Las Virgenes Unified school district, serving the communities of Agoura, Calabasas, and Westlake Village, operates 15 schools for grades K-12 and is recognized as a high-performing district, with most schools earning 4 or 5-star ratings and ranking well above state averages.
When comparing schools, Arthur E. Wright Middle and White Oak Elementary stand out as top performers, consistently ranking in the 90th percentile or higher statewide, while Mariposa School of Global Education is the district's only 3-star school. Notably, Lupin Hill Elementary showed impressive improvement, jumping into the top tier this year. The district's elementary and middle schools generally show very strong proficiency in English and math, though both Agoura High and Calabasas High have math scores significantly lower than the district average.
Overall, the district excels with graduation rates above 96% and chronic absenteeism about half the state average. Key takeaways include the exceptional strength of the middle schools, the consistent high performance across most elementary schools like Willow Elementary and Chaparral Elementary, and a specific opportunity to strengthen high school math outcomes. Parents can be confident in the district's overall quality while noting the variations in individual school performance.
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