Summary:
This analysis covers six public schools in the 95448 zip code around Healdsburg, California, serving about 1,460 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across three different Healdsburg Unified, West Side Union Elementary, and Alexander Valley Union Elementary districts.
When comparing schools, West Side Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with exceptional test scores and the lowest per-student spending. The other elementary schools, Alexander Valley Elementary and Healdsburg Elementary, also perform well, though Healdsburg Junior High shows a notable dip in math proficiency compared to the elementary grades.
At the high school level, Healdsburg High achieves a very high 98.5% graduation rate with zero dropouts, though it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism. The alternative Marce Becerra Academy serves a critical role for at-risk students but struggles with extremely high absenteeism and lower academic rankings, highlighting the different pathways available within the area's schools.
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