Summary:
The city of Big Pine, California is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools (1 continuation school and 1 independent study school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across these institutions, with Big Pine Elementary showing some promising results, while the high schools, particularly Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) and Bishop Independent Study, struggle significantly with low test scores, graduation rates, and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.
The continuation and independent study high schools face unique challenges, with Palisade Glacier High ranking 2347 out of 2348 California high schools and Bishop Independent Study having a graduation rate of only 18.2%. These schools serve students who may have struggled in traditional settings, and the data suggests they are not effectively meeting the needs of these students. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism, which range from 45.5% to 85.7% across the schools, should be a priority for the district and schools.
The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.2% at Big Pine Elementary to 68.57% at Palisade Glacier High, suggest that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the academic struggles observed. Addressing these issues will require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the community served by the Big Pine Unified and Bishop Unified school districts.
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