Summary:
Zip code 94595 contains one public high school, Acalanes Center for Independent Study, an alternative independent study program serving grades 9-12 within the highly-ranked Acalanes Union High district.
This small school of 61 students provides a non-traditional education with a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 and exceptionally high per-student spending. However, it serves a distinct population, reflected in a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 73.3% and a 9.1% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. Its 90.9% graduation rate is above the state average but below the district's typical rate, indicating it supports students who may struggle in conventional settings but still face significant challenges.
Academic performance shows stark contrasts: while science and English proficiency scores are above state averages, mathematics proficiency is critically low at 8.7%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined recently. For parents, this school represents a specialized option for students needing an alternative path, offering intensive support, but the data highlights serious issues with attendance and math achievement that should be carefully considered.
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