Summary:
The city of Lost Hills, California is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school grades, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative public charter school. These schools face challenges common to many economically disadvantaged areas, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism.
The standout school in the area is Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills, an alternative public charter school serving 504 students from grades K-12. This school has some strong performance metrics, with 11th-grade students scoring 59.46% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, higher than the state average. However, the school also struggles with low proficiency rates in mathematics, particularly in the upper grades. In contrast, A.M. Thomas Middle has performed well compared to state and district averages, with 50.63% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy for the end-of-course assessment.
Overall, the schools in Lost Hills face significant challenges, with most performing below state averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. However, the data also suggests opportunities for improvement, such as replicating the success of Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills' 11th-grade ELA/Literacy performance in other grade levels and subject areas. Addressing the disparities in academic performance and the struggles in mathematics will be crucial for supporting student success in this community.
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