Summary:
The city of Shasta Lake, California is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gateway Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1052 out of 1568 districts in California, the data reveals stark differences in performance among the individual schools.
Central Valley High School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 421 out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 91.4% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the district and state averages in test scores. In contrast, Mountain Lakes High and Gateway Educational Options struggle with much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates.
The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Grand Oaks Elementary and Mountain Lakes High, tend to have lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and poorer overall outcomes. Addressing the root causes of these disparities could be a key focus for improving educational opportunities for all students in Shasta Lake.
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