Best High Schools in Zip Code 93662

This analysis examines four high schools in Selma, California (zip code 93662), all part of the Selma Unified district, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,907 students.

Selma High is the district's comprehensive high school and standout performer, serving 90% of the area's high school students with a 98% graduation rate and academic proficiency that meets or exceeds the district average in all subjects. In contrast, the three smaller alternative schools—Heartland High (Continuation), Selma Independent, and STRIVE Academy—serve at-risk populations and show significant challenges with chronic absenteeism and lower academic proficiency, though STRIVE Academy reports zero chronic absenteeism.

Key findings include a notable gap in mathematics and science proficiency across all schools compared to state averages, and a paradox where some alternative schools have very high per-student spending but poorer outcomes. The performance of Selma High is strong relative to the district's overall low ranking, suggesting the district's performance is heavily influenced by the struggles of its alternative programs serving vulnerable students.