Best Public Schools in Zip Code 91962

Zip code 91962 in Pine Valley, California, is served by five public schools spanning grades K-12, including three high schools, one middle school, and one alternative K-12 school, with most falling under the Mountain Empire Unified district, which ranks in the bottom 12% statewide.

Among these schools, JCS - Pine Valley stands out as the top performer, with test scores closest to state averages, a perfect 100% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism at 12.3%. In contrast, the traditional Mountain Empire Junior High ranks in the state's 6th percentile, and Sunrise High (Continuation) faces severe challenges with a 96.2% chronic absenteeism rate and a 50% dropout rate despite exceptionally high per-student spending.

Notably, Mountain Empire High achieves a strong 97.3% graduation rate, well above the state average, even though its academic test scores are below par. Overall, the area's schools show significant variation in outcomes, with the alternative school model demonstrating particular success, while the district's traditional schools generally struggle with academic proficiency and attendance.