Petaluma Joint Union High

The Petaluma Joint Union High School District in California serves students from 1 elementary school, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools, including 3 continuation and alternative schools. The district's performance varies greatly, with some schools like Petaluma Accelerated Charter ranking among the top in the state, while others like San Antonio High (Continuation) struggle significantly.

Petaluma Accelerated Charter stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7%. In contrast, continuation and alternative schools in the district tend to have lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates compared to the traditional high schools. There is a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving higher percentages of low-income students generally performing worse.

The district's elementary and middle schools generally outperform the high schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education as they transition to the high school level. Overall, the data highlights the significant variation in school performance within the Petaluma Joint Union High School District and the importance of addressing the unique needs of each school to improve educational outcomes for all students.