Summary:
This analysis examines four high schools serving grades 9-12 in zip code 94928, located in Rohnert Park, California, revealing a landscape of diverse educational options with dramatically different performance outcomes.
Technology High stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide with outstanding test scores and a 95.1% graduation rate, while Credo High also performs strongly above state averages. The large, traditional Rancho Cotate High shows recent improvement and a solid 91.8% graduation rate but struggles notably with math proficiency. In stark contrast, the alternative El Camino High faces severe challenges, including a 90.1% chronic absenteeism rate and a 26.8% dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include the clear advantage of specialized programs, as seen at Technology High, and the significant impact of school size and focus. While three schools are part of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district, performance varies widely within it, indicating that district affiliation alone doesn't determine quality. The data strongly suggests that attendance is closely linked to academic success, and that per-student spending does not directly correlate with performance, as the highest-funded school has the most significant challenges.
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