Summary:
The city of La Verne, California is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bonita Unified School District. While the district as a whole is performing well, with a 4-star rating, the schools within it show a range of academic outcomes and student experiences.
The standout schools in La Verne are Oak Mesa Elementary, which ranks in the top 5% of California elementary schools, and Bonita High, which ranks in the top 7% of high schools statewide. Both schools have consistently high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and excellent graduation and dropout rates. In contrast, Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp, an alternative high school, struggles academically with 0% of students proficient in English and Math, despite having a very low student-teacher ratio.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism appears to be an issue, with most schools having rates above 10%. The demographics of the student populations also vary significantly, with Oak Mesa Elementary having the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 13.78%, while Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp has the highest at 90%. These differences likely contribute to the disparities in academic performance and other key metrics observed among the schools in La Verne.
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