Best Public Schools in Hacienda Heights, CA


Summary:

The city of Hacienda Heights, California is home to 18 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with standout schools like Glen A. Wilson High and Wedgeworth Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while some schools like Palm Elementary and Los Robles Academy struggle with lower test scores and academic performance.

The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is an impressive 95.75%, significantly higher than the state average, but the alternative schools like Puente Hills High and Valley Alternative High have much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across the district, ranging from 9.6% at Wedgeworth Elementary to 67.5% at Valley Alternative High.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes, with a strong correlation between free/reduced lunch rates and academic performance. The Hacienda la Puente Unified district will need to explore targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in performance and support the most vulnerable student populations.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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