Summary:
This analysis examines three public high schools in zip code 95624 (Elk Grove, CA), all serving grades 9-12 within the Elk Grove Unified school district, revealing significant performance differences despite their shared location and district.
Pleasant Grove High stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide with the highest test scores, a 96.7% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.6%). In contrast, Elk Grove High faces notable challenges, including the highest dropout rate (8.9%) and chronic absenteeism (21.0%) in the group. Monterey Trail High falls in the middle for many metrics but has the lowest math proficiency rate at 29.26%.
Key takeaways for parents include the strong link between attendance and success, as schools with lower absenteeism have much higher graduation rates. It's also noteworthy that higher per-student spending does not correlate with better outcomes in this area. A concerning trend across all three schools is a sharp decline in 12th-grade science scores, which may warrant further investigation by the district.
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