Summary:
Zip code 91384 in Castaic, California, is served by six public schools spanning grades K-12, including three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one K-12 alternative school, with a total enrollment of over 3,600 students across three different districts.
For families, Castaic High stands out as the area's top performer, boasting a graduation rate near 98% and test scores well above state averages, particularly in English and science. Among elementary schools, Castaic Elementary is highly consistent with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while Northlake Hills Elementary shows strength in mathematics. Live Oak Elementary has more modest academic results and the highest student-teacher ratio, and Santa Clarita Valley International offers a unique K-12 alternative pathway with a solid graduation record.
Overall, schools here generally outperform state averages in English Language Arts and maintain chronic absenteeism rates far below the state average, indicating strong student engagement. A common challenge across most schools is mathematics proficiency, which lags behind their success in other subjects. The schools operate under the William S. Hart Union High, Castaic Union, and Santa Clarita Valley International District, with per-student spending above the national average, though this does not always directly correlate with higher test scores.
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