Summary:
The city of Hollywood, California is home to 3 schools - 1 middle school and 2 high schools - all part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. While the schools face challenges common to high-poverty areas, one standout is the STEM Academy at Bernstein High, which significantly outperforms the other high school, Helen Bernstein High, on key metrics like graduation and dropout rates.
The STEM Academy at Bernstein High is ranked 888 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with a 98.6% four-year graduation rate and only a 1.4% dropout rate in 2022-2023. In contrast, Helen Bernstein High had a 74.5% graduation rate and 20.0% dropout rate the same year. The STEM Academy also outperformed the district and state averages on standardized tests. However, both high schools struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in mathematics, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The middle school, Joseph Le Conte, also faces challenges, with low test scores and a 94.39% rate of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. While the data reveals significant disparities between the schools, the success of the STEM Academy demonstrates that with the right programs and support, schools in this area can achieve better results and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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