Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93280

This analysis covers 11 schools in the 93280 zip code around Wasco, CA, serving grades K-12 across traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as an alternative school, with a total enrollment over 6,200 students in a community facing significant economic challenges.

When comparing schools, Wasco High stands out as the top performer with a strong 96% graduation rate and the highest English proficiency, while James A. Forrest Elementary has notably low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Kings Valley Academy II and Karl F. Clemens Elementary show the greatest need for support, with very low graduation rates and academic proficiency, respectively. There are also extreme disparities in per-student spending, with Wasco Independence High spending over ten times more than other schools yet still struggling with attendance and outcomes.

Overall, the Wasco Union High District outperforms the Wasco Union Elementary District in statewide rankings. Mathematics is a systemic challenge across all schools, with proficiency rates far below state averages. Smaller, more rural schools like Pond Elementary and Semitropic Elementary tend to have much better attendance rates, though their academic results are mixed.