Summary:
The Lompoc Unified School District serves a diverse student population across 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with standout schools like Cabrillo High School and Crestview Elementary outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as Lompoc Valley Middle and Leonora Fillmore Elementary, struggle to meet proficiency standards.
The data reveals significant disparities in key metrics across the district's schools. Graduation rates range from 85.5% at Maple High to 94.9% at Cabrillo High, while dropout rates vary from 2.3% at Cabrillo High to 9.1% at Maple High. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 14% at Crestview Elementary to an alarming 94.3% at Dr. Bob Forinash Community Day.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally underperforming their peers. This highlights the need for the Lompoc Unified School District to identify and address the specific challenges facing its lower-performing schools, whether related to resources, teaching quality, or other factors, in order to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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