Best High Schools in Zip Code 93247

In the Lindsay, California area (zip code 93247), there are three public high schools serving grades 9-12, all part of the Lindsay Unified district: the comprehensive Lindsay Senior High, the alternative John J. Cairns Continuation, and the Lindsay Community Day school.

Lindsay Senior High is the district's standout, serving over 1,100 students with a very high 96.3% graduation rate and English proficiency that exceeds state averages. In contrast, the much smaller John J. Cairns Continuation school reports a perfect 100% graduation rate and no dropouts, focusing on keeping at-risk students in the system, though its students show very low proficiency on standardized tests. The tiny Lindsay Community Day school has a significantly lower graduation rate and serves a very small population.

Comparing the schools reveals different priorities and challenges. While Lindsay Senior High excels in traditional metrics, the alternative schools struggle with extreme chronic absenteeism but receive more funding per student to provide intensive support. All schools in the area serve predominantly low-income students, and mathematics proficiency is an area for improvement across the board. The data shows a district where one comprehensive high school performs well academically, while alternative schools play a different but crucial role in student retention.