Best High Schools in Zip Code 93637

This analysis covers four high schools in zip code 93637, serving the Madera, CA area within the Madera Unified School District, which include two large comprehensive high schools, a small community day school, and an adult transition program, collectively serving grades 7-12 with a high proportion of students from low-income households.

Among the traditional high schools, Madera High stands out for its stronger academic performance, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science, an improving state ranking, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area. In comparison, Madera South High has a slightly higher graduation rate but significantly lower test scores and a higher rate of chronic absenteeism. Both schools have much higher student enrollment than the other two options.

The area also includes specialized programs: Ripperdan Community Day serves a very small population with severe attendance challenges and no reported proficiency scores, while the Madera Unified Adult Transition Program focuses on transition services for 12th graders. A key takeaway is that chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge across most schools here, exceeding the state average, and the district's overall low ranking is influenced by the performance of the comprehensive and alternative schools.