Crescent Valley Public Charter II

Crescent Valley Public Charter II is a K-12 alternative public charter school in Visalia serving 852 students, operating as its own district and serving a community where a high percentage of families face economic challenges.

The school faces significant challenges, with academic proficiency in English and Math well below state averages, a graduation rate of 30.1% that is far below the state's 86.4%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 50.1% that is more than double the state average. When compared to nearby alternative schools, Crescent Valley's performance is in the middle of a wide spectrum; it performs better than some, like Kings Valley Academy II, but significantly lags behind high-performing models like Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center, which achieves a 100% graduation rate with much lower spending.

Despite these difficulties, there are some positive signs, including a notable improvement in math scores over recent years and a reduced student-teacher ratio. However, a reported extraordinary increase in per-student spending does not currently correlate with improved outcomes, highlighting a need for effective resource allocation. The stark differences in success among local alternative schools, like the exemplary Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center, suggest that targeted strategies for improving attendance and graduation support could be key areas for Crescent Valley to focus on for improvement.