Summary:
The Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District in Arizona is home to two high schools: Santa Cruz Valley Union High School and Santa Cruz Center for Success. While Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is the larger of the two with 340 students, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance, with only 15% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11% in Mathematics. In contrast, the smaller Santa Cruz Center for Success has consistently low rankings and a very low four-year graduation rate of 41.2% and a high dropout rate of 18.8%.
The racial demographics of the two schools are similar, with a majority Hispanic population and significant representation of White and African American students. However, the schools differ significantly in their funding, with Santa Cruz Valley Union High School spending $16,240 per student, while Santa Cruz Center for Success spends only $2,604 per student. This disparity in resources may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes and graduation rates between the two schools.
Overall, the data highlights the challenges faced by the schools in the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District, particularly in serving economically disadvantaged students. While Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has a relatively high graduation rate, its declining academic performance and the stark contrast with the smaller Santa Cruz Center for Success suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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