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John Muir Charter is a public charter high school located in Nevada City, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 558 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 73.66% Hispanic, 9.32% White, 8.24% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and students of two or more races.
Despite its diverse student body, John Muir Charter consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with only 8.47% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.41%, and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.36%. Additionally, the school has a very low four-year graduation rate of 16.7%, compared to the state average of around 85%, and an alarmingly high dropout rate of 33.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 75.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, more than double the state average.
In comparison, nearby public schools such as Foresthill High, Bear River High, and Colfax High significantly outperform John Muir Charter in academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores. Even a nearby continuation high school, Silver Springs High, has better performance data than John Muir Charter. The data also suggests potential racial disparities and challenges for specific student subgroups at John Muir Charter, indicating the need for substantial interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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