Summary:
Zip code 95648 in Lincoln, California, is served by three public high schools within the Western Placer Unified School District, including two comprehensive schools and one continuation school for at-risk students.
For families, Twelve Bridges High stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest graduation rate (96.5%), strong test scores, and the best statewide ranking. Lincoln High is also a solid choice with a good graduation rate, though its academic scores are generally lower than Twelve Bridges. Both schools have significantly lower chronic absenteeism and higher graduation rates than the state average. In contrast, Phoenix High (Continuation) serves a distinct population with very high needs, resulting in dramatically different outcomes, including a very low graduation rate and extremely high chronic absenteeism.
An interesting pattern is that school spending does not directly correlate with performance here; Phoenix High spends the most per student but has the most challenged outcomes, highlighting its specialized mission. The district as a whole performs above the California average. Parents should note the clear performance gap between the two comprehensive high schools, which may relate to differing student demographics and resources, making it valuable to research each school's specific programs and community.
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