Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools serving grades 7-12 in Vacaville, California (zip code 95687), all part of the Vacaville Unified district, revealing significant differences in student performance and outcomes.
Will C. Wood High stands out as the strongest performer, with a 92% graduation rate, the best academic scores, and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10%. In contrast, Ernest Kimme Charter Academy shows severe challenges, including a 56% graduation rate, a critical 67% chronic absenteeism rate, and 0% proficiency in mathematics. Vaca Pena Middle, which includes high school grades, falls in the middle on most metrics but shows a notable drop in student proficiency between 7th and 8th grade.
An interesting finding is the inverse relationship between funding and results; the charter school spends the most per student but has the worst outcomes, while Will C. Wood spends the least and achieves the best. A district-wide challenge is mathematics, where all schools perform below the state average. For parents, this area offers one high-performing comprehensive high school, but careful consideration is needed regarding the other options, as performance varies dramatically even within the same district.
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