Summary:
The city of Apple Valley, California is home to 15 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across these institutions, with some standout schools like Academy for Academic Excellence and Granite Hills High leading the way, while others, such as Phoenix Academy and Sandia Elementary, struggle to meet proficiency levels.
Academy for Academic Excellence, a public charter school, stands out with an impressive 98.9% graduation rate, the lowest dropout rate at 0.0%, and consistently high test scores that exceed the Academy for Academic Excellence District and state averages. In contrast, High Desert Premier Academy has the lowest graduation rate at 70.6% and the highest dropout rate at 24.3%. The wide range in performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes at the struggling schools.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 19.4% at Academy for Academic Excellence to 79.2% at High Desert Premier Academy. The high free/reduced lunch rates, which vary from 43.13% at Academy for Academic Excellence to 85.7% at Sandia Elementary, suggest a diverse socioeconomic population that may require tailored approaches to meet the needs of students from different backgrounds.
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