Summary:
The city of Mendocino, California is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. Based on the data analysis, Mendocino High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Mendocino Sunrise High appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 10% of California high schools with a 0-star rating.
The data reveals some concerning trends across the district, such as high chronic absenteeism rates at Mendocino K-8, which reached 53.1% in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the district as a whole has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.14% to 63.2%. Despite these challenges, Mendocino High has managed to maintain strong academic performance, with students scoring well above the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency.
The stark contrast in performance between Mendocino High and Mendocino Sunrise High suggests a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and support services. Additionally, the small size of Mendocino Sunrise High, with only 7 students, raises questions about the viability and sustainability of the school, and the Mendocino Unified district may need to consider consolidating or restructuring this program.
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