Summary:
The Sonoma Valley Unified school district operates two high schools serving grades 9-12: the comprehensive Sonoma Valley High and the much smaller alternative Creekside High.
Sonoma Valley High is the district's primary high school and shows several areas of strength, including a graduation rate of 92.8% that exceeds state averages and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.5%. Its performance in English Language Arts is above the state average, though math and science proficiency are areas for improvement. In contrast, Creekside High, with only 48 students, faces significant challenges, including an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 74.6% and very low academic proficiency across all subjects.
The data reveals a notable performance gap between the two schools within the same district. While Sonoma Valley High generally performs at or above state benchmarks for graduation and dropout rates, Creekside High struggles across all measured outcomes. A key finding is the district-wide challenge in mathematics, where both schools perform below the state average. Parents should note that the smaller school serves a different student population and has much higher per-student needs, particularly regarding attendance and academic support.
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