Summary:
Zip code 95460 in Mendocino, California, is served by two public schools within the Mendocino Unified district: an elementary/middle school and a high school, together educating about 406 students in a rural coastal community.
The standout school in the area is Mendocino High, which is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, boasting a 98% graduation rate and significantly outperforming state averages in English and science. In comparison, Mendocino K-8 performs closer to state averages, with notable ups and downs in test scores across different grade levels. Both schools serve a student population with high economic need, but the high school receives considerably more funding per student.
Key takeaways for parents include the high school's remarkable success in supporting students to graduation and high achievement despite economic challenges. The elementary school shows strength in science but has more variable results in other subjects by grade. A common concern for both schools is a rate of chronic absenteeism higher than the state average, though this has not prevented the high school from achieving excellent outcomes. The district demonstrates a particular strength in science education across all grades.
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