Summary:
Zip code 92036 in the mountain community of Julian, California, contains one public high school, Julian High, serving grades 9-12 within the Julian Union High district.
Julian High presents a mixed academic profile with notable strengths and challenges. The school excels in keeping students on track to graduate, boasting a 90.9% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, both figures outperforming state averages. However, academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics (22.22%) and science (21.05%), falls significantly below state benchmarks, creating a paradox where students graduate successfully but may not meet standard proficiency levels.
The school's small size of 112 students allows for a favorable 16:1 student-teacher ratio and is supported by very high per-student spending. A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, affecting 32.5% of students, which likely impacts classroom learning. Furthermore, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, suggesting these academic challenges may be intensifying and warrant focused attention from the district.
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