Summary:
The city of Pine Valley, California is home to 5 schools, including 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative public charter school. The schools in this area serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 48% to 77%.
The standout school in Pine Valley is JCS - Pine Valley, an alternative public charter school that boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a very low 6.3% chronic absenteeism rate. This school also outperforms the state average on many standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, the high schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District - Mountain Empire High, Hillside Junior/Senior High, and Sunrise High (Continuation) - have relatively low performance metrics compared to the state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue across the schools in Pine Valley, with several reporting rates over 50%. This is likely a key driver of the poor test score outcomes and low graduation rates seen in the data. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges facing the student population and improving attendance rates may be key focus areas for improving educational outcomes in this area.
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