Summary:
The Silver Valley Unified school district operates two high schools for grades 9-12: the comprehensive Silver Valley High and the smaller Calico Continuation High, which serves students needing an alternative educational setting.
Silver Valley High is the district's academic standout, consistently ranking above average statewide and achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate. Its students perform notably well in English, exceeding state averages, though there is room for growth in math and science. In contrast, Calico Continuation High serves a very small population with significant challenges, including extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism and severe struggles in mathematics proficiency.
An interesting finding is that both schools report a 100% graduation rate with no dropouts, far surpassing state averages, suggesting effective pathways to a diploma even for at-risk students. However, major disparities exist: Calico receives more funding per student despite having a much higher student-teacher ratio and far lower academic performance, indicating different costs and needs. For parents, the data shows a district where the main comprehensive high school is strong, particularly in graduation and English, but where math achievement is an area for focus across both schools.
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