Summary:
The Live Oak Unified school district operates two high schools—Live Oak High, a comprehensive 9-12 school, and Valley Oak Continuation High, a smaller alternative school—serving a combined 622 students in a predominantly economically disadvantaged community.
Live Oak High stands out for its exceptional student support, achieving a near-perfect 98.6% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, which are significantly better than state averages. The school also excels in English Language Arts, with over 65% of students proficient. However, it faces a notable challenge in mathematics, where proficiency is less than half the state average. In contrast, Valley Oak Continuation High serves students who have struggled in traditional settings, resulting in lower test scores and graduation rates, but it provides more intensive support with a much lower student-teacher ratio.
Overall, the district presents a strong track record of keeping students on track to graduate, particularly at the main comprehensive high school. Parents should be aware of the distinct missions of the two schools: Live Oak High delivers strong overall outcomes with a specific need for improvement in math, while Valley Oak Continuation High is designed to help at-risk students complete their education. The data suggests families in Live Oak Unified have access to a high school that successfully graduates students but should inquire about supports for mathematics instruction.
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