Summary:
Zip code 94971 in Tomales, California, contains one public high school, Tomales High, serving grades 9-12 within the Shoreline Unified district, characterized by its very small, rural setting and a student body of 127.
Tomales High presents a notable contrast: it achieves an exceptional 96.4% graduation rate, far above the state average, but its students' proficiency on state tests in English, math, and science is below average for both the district and California. The school operates with significant resources, including a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.8-to-1 and high per-student spending, and serves a population where a high percentage of students are economically disadvantaged.
Key considerations for parents include the school's strength in supporting students to graduation, its highly personalized environment due to very small class sizes, and the year-to-year volatility in its statewide academic rankings. The high chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern. This profile suggests a school community that is effective at retention and completion, while academic outcomes as measured by standardized tests remain an area for focus and improvement.
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