Summary:
The Morgan Hill Unified district serves roughly 7,800 students across 13 schools, from elementary through high school, in a community with a wide range of academic performance and student needs.
Academic results vary significantly across the district. Ann Sobrato High stands out as the top performer with very high graduation rates and test scores, while Live Oak High also performs well. At the elementary level, Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM) and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy are strong, with Paradise Valley having the district's highest math scores. In contrast, San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy and P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy face greater academic challenges, as does the alternative Central High (Continuation).
Key factors influencing school performance include attendance and specialized programs. Schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Nordstrom Elementary and JAMM, tend to have higher achievement. The district's various themed academies show mixed results, with some excelling and others struggling. Mathematics is an area for district-wide improvement, as most schools perform below the state average. Notably, Central High receives the highest per-student funding but has the most severe attendance and academic challenges, highlighting the complex needs of its student population.
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