Best High Schools in Zip Code 95205

This analysis examines two high schools serving students in Stockton's 95205 zip code: Aspire Langston Hughes Academy (grades 6-12) and Jane Frederick High (grades 9-12), both serving communities with high economic need.

The schools show dramatically different outcomes. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, a charter school in the Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District, has an 89% graduation rate and performs better academically, though still below state averages. In contrast, Jane Frederick High, part of Stockton Unified, faces significant challenges with a 53% graduation rate, very low test proficiency, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 78%.

A notable finding is the difference in resources and results. Jane Frederick High spends about $24,400 per student and has smaller classes, yet its performance lags far behind Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, which spends about $15,700 per student. This suggests factors beyond funding, like school culture and attendance management, are critical. For parents, this highlights the importance of looking at specific school performance data, including graduation rates and chronic absenteeism, within the same local area.