West Contra Costa Unified

The West Contra Costa Unified school district in California serves 52 schools, including 37 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with several standout schools as well as some struggling institutions.

At the top of the district's schools are Middle College High, which ranks among the top 5% of California high schools, and Kensington Elementary and Harding Elementary, which are both in the top 10% of California elementary schools. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, graduation rates, and low dropout rates. In contrast, schools like John F. Kennedy High struggle with low proficiency rates and high dropout levels.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with a wide range of 4-year graduation rates, from 65.1% at John F. Kennedy High to 95.9% at Hercules High. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, ranging from 7.9% at Kensington Elementary to 52.0% at Lincoln Elementary. These findings highlight the need to address equity and ensure all students in the West Contra Costa Unified district have access to a quality education.