Summary:
The city of Castaic, California is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Castaic High School and Northlake Hills Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.
Castaic High School is a standout performer, ranked 366 out of 2,323 California high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.4% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The school also excels on standardized tests, with over 70% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and nearly 30% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, the Santa Clarita Valley International alternative school, while boasting a high 98.1% 4-year graduation rate, struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2% and lower proficiency rates on standardized tests.
Across the Castaic Union school district, academic performance varies, with Northlake Hills Elementary and Castaic Elementary standing out for their strong performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy. However, Live Oak Elementary and Castaic Middle School demonstrate more mixed results. The differences in free and reduced-price lunch rates across the district suggest that the schools serve student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, which may impact their academic outcomes.
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