Summary:
The city of San Juan Bautista, California is home to two schools - San Juan Elementary School and Anzar High School, both part of the Aromas - San Juan Unified district. While the schools serve a high-need student population, they exhibit stark contrasts in academic performance and other key metrics.
San Juan Elementary School struggles with low academic achievement, ranking in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools and performing well below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, nearly double the state average. In contrast, Anzar High School outperforms the state and district in 11th grade English Language Arts, though it lags behind in Math proficiency. Anzar High also has a relatively high dropout rate of 19.4%.
Both schools serve a significant population of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of these high-need students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and improving overall academic outcomes should be key priorities for the district and school leaders in San Juan Bautista.
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