Best High Schools in Zip Code 93215

This analysis covers four public high schools in zip code 93215, serving grades 9-12 in the Delano Joint Union High district, which serves a community with high economic need.

Among the traditional comprehensive high schools, Cesar E. Chavez High stands out as the top academic performer, with the highest English and math proficiency rates and the lowest chronic absenteeism. Robert F. Kennedy High excels in keeping students on track, boasting a very high graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate, while Delano High achieves the highest graduation rate of all. In contrast, Valley High is a significant outlier with dramatically different results, including near-universal chronic absenteeism and much lower proficiency, suggesting it likely serves a specialized student population with different challenges.

The district shows a key strength in achieving graduation rates well above the state average despite serving many economically disadvantaged students. A common challenge across all schools is mathematics proficiency, which lags behind the state average. The data also reveals a clear link between attendance and achievement, with schools having lower chronic absenteeism consistently showing stronger academic results. Parents should note that Valley High's data reflects a very different educational model and student experience compared to the three larger comprehensive schools.