Summary:
The city of Avenal, California is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. Overall, the schools in this district are performing poorly, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and graduation rates below state averages.
Among the standout schools, Avenal High has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 93.2%, significantly higher than the district and state. However, the school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.7%. In contrast, Sunrise High (Continuation) struggles, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 63.2% and a high dropout rate of 36.8%. The continuation high school also has the lowest test scores, with 0% of students proficient in Mathematics.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and high rates of chronic absenteeism, particularly at Tamarack Elementary, which has a 35.8% chronic absenteeism rate. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at all schools suggest the Avenal community faces substantial socioeconomic challenges, which likely contribute to the overall low performance of the district. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial in improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for the Avenal community.
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