Summary:
The city of San Pablo, California is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a predominantly low-income community, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 49% to 92% across the district.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools in San Pablo. Middle College High stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 5% of California high schools and boasting a 98.6% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Helms Middle and several elementary schools, such as Lake Elementary and Bayview Elementary, are struggling academically, ranking in the bottom 10% of their respective school types in California.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the district, with rates ranging from 34% to 51%. This challenge is particularly prevalent at the alternative school, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy, which also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 49%. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support to the lowest-performing schools will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in the West Contra Costa Unified district.
Thank you for your feedback!