Summary:
This analysis examines five public high schools in the Fair Oaks, CA area (zip code 95628), all part of the San Juan Unified district, serving grades 9-12 with diverse programs ranging from large traditional campuses to small alternative centers.
Among these schools, Meraki High stands out for its strong academic performance, achieving the highest test scores in English and Science, while the largest school, Bella Vista High, shows consistent strength in rankings and has the best math scores among the comprehensive high schools. In contrast, La Vista Center faces significant challenges with very high chronic absenteeism and lower historical graduation rates, despite having the highest per-student spending.
Key takeaways for parents include notable variation in outcomes, where higher spending does not automatically mean better results, and smaller schools can show extreme differences in performance. Mathematics is an area for potential improvement across the district, as no school currently meets the state average. However, schools like Del Campo High demonstrate that strong graduation rates can be achieved even alongside average test scores, suggesting effective student support systems.
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