Summary:
This analysis covers three public high schools in zip code 93446, serving grades 9-12 in Paso Robles, California, all operated by the Paso Robles Joint Unified district.
Paso Robles High is the district's standout comprehensive high school, with strong academic results, a 91% graduation rate, and the highest statewide ranking. In contrast, Liberty High (Continuation) faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism and the lowest test scores and graduation rate among the three. Independence High, an alternative school, shows a mixed profile with a strong graduation rate but very low proficiency in mathematics.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable performance gap between the main high school and the smaller alternative programs, with Paso Robles High driving the district's stronger results. Mathematics is an area of concern across all schools. The extremely high absenteeism at Liberty High indicates it serves a high-need population requiring specific support. The district's overall rating is pulled down by the performance of its continuation and alternative schools, despite the strength of its primary comprehensive high school.
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