Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified

The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District in California serves 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district's schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic and White students making up the majority. While the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and academic performance, a few standout schools, such as Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) and Yucaipa High, are outperforming the district and state averages.

CECA, a public charter elementary/middle school, stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools and boasting over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Yucaipa High, the district's largest high school, also performs well, with a strong 96.9% four-year graduation rate and relatively high test scores. In contrast, Green Valley High, a small alternative high school, struggles academically, with only 29.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3.08% in Mathematics.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes across the district, with some schools, such as Calimesa Elementary and Dunlap Elementary, performing well below the district and state averages. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools and to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District.