Best High Schools in Zip Code 93640

This analysis examines three public high schools serving grades 9-12 in the 93640 zip code of Mendota, California, all within the Mendota Unified district, which collectively enroll 1,099 students in a community with high economic need.

Mendota High is the clear standout, serving over 97% of the area's high school students with a graduation rate of 95.6% that exceeds the state average, strong performance in English, and improving statewide rankings. In contrast, the much smaller alternative schools, Mendota Continuation High and Mendota Community Day, face significant challenges, including severe chronic absenteeism and very high dropout rates, highlighting a dual reality within the district where the mainstream school succeeds while programs for at-risk students struggle.

Key takeaways for parents include Mendota High's notable strengths in graduation and English, though it has a significant weakness in mathematics performance compared to the state. The alternative schools serve specialized populations with intensive resources, as seen in Mendota Continuation High's high per-student spending, but with currently poor outcomes. The data shows a community where the comprehensive high school is on a positive trajectory, but where students who fall into the alternative pathways encounter a very different educational experience with severe attendance and completion issues.