Summary:
Zip code 93461 contains one high school, Shandon High, a small rural school serving grades 9-12 with just 83 students in the Shandon Joint Unified district.
This school stands out for its very small size and high level of student economic need, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite having a favorable student-teacher ratio and very high per-student spending, academic proficiency is significantly below state averages. Most notably, the school reported a 0% proficiency rate in mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year, which is a critical concern. English and science scores, while also below average, are relatively stronger. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, now placing in the bottom quarter of all California high schools.
Despite these academic challenges, Shandon High's graduation rate of 86.4% is close to the state average, suggesting the school supports students in completing their diplomas. Chronic absenteeism is higher than the state average, which is an area for potential improvement. For parents, this school offers a very small, personalized environment but faces significant hurdles in delivering academic outcomes that match its substantial per-student resources, particularly in mathematics.
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