Summary:
The city of Phelan, California is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across these schools, with a few standout institutions and several facing systemic challenges.
At the top of the pack is Heritage, an elementary/middle school that ranks in the top 25% of California schools for English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. It boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a student-teacher ratio of 22.2. Another high performer is Serrano High, which has the highest graduation rate at 95.3% and the lowest dropout rate at 4.7% among the traditional high schools. In contrast, Eagle Summit Community Day, an alternative school, struggles with a 46.2% dropout rate and 76.1% chronic absenteeism.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic disparities, with schools like Mojave River Academy - Marble City having free/reduced lunch rates as high as 83.06%, compared to 52.58% at Heritage. These socioeconomic factors appear to be closely linked to academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address equity and opportunity gaps across the Snowline Joint Unified School District.
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