Summary:
The city of Firebaugh, California is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with Firebaugh High School standing out as the highest-performing school in the area, while El Puente High School faces significant challenges.
Firebaugh High School boasts a strong 96.9% four-year graduation rate, well above the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district and state averages. The school's English Language Arts test scores are also impressive, with 65.99% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 63.23% for the district and 55.73% statewide. However, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind, suggesting a need to focus on improving math instruction and support.
In contrast, El Puente High School, the smallest school in the district with only 16 students, faces significant challenges, including a low 61.1% four-year graduation rate and a high 11.1% dropout rate. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 45.8% compared to the district average of 16.1% at Firebaugh High School. These issues raise concerns about the school's ability to effectively serve its students and the need for targeted interventions.
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