Summary:
The Selma Unified district operates four public high schools serving grades 9-12, with a total enrollment of nearly 1,900 students, anchored by the large comprehensive Selma High which educates over 90% of them.
Selma High is the clear academic and operational leader, boasting an exceptional 98% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate that far exceed state averages, while also achieving English proficiency above the state average. In contrast, the district's alternative schools, Heartland High (Continuation) and Selma Independent, face significant challenges, with much lower graduation rates, very high chronic absenteeism, and critically low proficiency in core subjects like math and science.
The very small STRIVE Academy presents a unique profile with perfect attendance and a very low student-teacher ratio, but its lack of standard performance data suggests it serves a specialized role. Overall, while the district's primary high school demonstrates strong success in keeping students on track to graduate, the severe struggles in alternative education programs with attendance and academic achievement are a major area of concern for the Selma Unified district as a whole.
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