Summary:
In zip code 94014 in Daly City, California, there are two public high schools, Jefferson High and Thornton High, both part of the Jefferson Union High district, serving grades 9-12 for a total of over 1,100 students.
Jefferson High is the larger and higher-performing school, with a strong 95% graduation rate and test scores that, while below state averages in math and science, are significantly higher than its counterpart. In contrast, Thornton High is a much smaller school with severe academic challenges, including very low test proficiency and a 70% graduation rate, despite having more resources and a lower student-teacher ratio.
A key concern for parents to consider is chronic absenteeism, which is high at both schools but critically so at Thornton High, where nearly two-thirds of students are chronically absent. While Jefferson High demonstrates success in graduating students, both schools, particularly Thornton, show a need for improvement in core academic subjects like mathematics. The dramatic performance gap between these two schools in the same district suggests they may serve different student needs or face distinct challenges.
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