School District No. 1

School District No. 1 is home to 197 schools, including 112 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, 52 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of performance levels, with some schools excelling and others struggling.

The top-performing schools in the district include East High School, Northfield High School, and South High School, which rank among the top 100 high schools statewide. At the middle school level, McAuliffe International School and Morey Middle School are standouts, ranking in the top 25 and top 15 middle schools respectively. Several elementary schools, including Polaris Elementary, Steck Elementary, Asbury Elementary, and Bromwell Elementary, are among the top 50 in the state.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps across the district. Many schools serving higher-poverty communities, such as Montbello High, North High, and Valverde Elementary, struggle with low test scores, high absenteeism, and poor graduation rates. Specialized magnet and charter schools tend to outperform traditional public schools, suggesting the need for innovative approaches to support all students in School District No. 1.