Summary:
Zip code 95324 in Hilmar, California, is served by two public high schools within the Hilmar Unified district: the comprehensive Hilmar High and the smaller, alternative Irwin High (Continuation).
Hilmar High is the main high school, achieving an exceptional 99.4% graduation rate that far exceeds the state average, alongside strong performance in English. However, it faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where student proficiency is well below state averages. In contrast, Irwin High (Continuation) serves a smaller group of at-risk students with a very low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, resulting in a historically high graduation rate of 95.2% despite dealing with high chronic absenteeism.
Overall, the Hilmar Unified district demonstrates a strong commitment to student graduation and support, with both schools successfully guiding their respective student populations to complete high school. The key area for improvement across the district is mathematics proficiency, which is a notable weakness at the main high school. Parents can expect a district that effectively supports students through to graduation but should be aware of the need for potential supplemental support in math.
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