Summary:
The city of Ojai, California is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a wide range in school performance within the Ojai Unified School District, with Nordhoff High School and Topa Topa Elementary standing out as top performers, while other schools like Meiners Oaks Elementary and Legacy High struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
The data highlights the critical role of student attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates strongly correlated with academic performance. While Valley Oak Charter stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.3%, the district average is over 20%. Graduation rates also vary widely, with Nordhoff High at 94.8% and Legacy High at 77.3%.
The data suggests potential equity concerns, with higher-need schools like Meiners Oaks Elementary and Legacy High performing significantly worse than their more affluent counterparts. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the Ojai Unified School District is a potential indicator of socioeconomic disparities that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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