Summary:
The city of Sutter Creek, California is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a clear performance gap between the traditional high schools and the alternative/continuation high schools in the area.
Amador High stands out as the top-performing school, with consistently high test scores, an exceptional 98.7% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 0.7% dropout rate. In contrast, the alternative high schools, North Star Academy and Independence High (Continuation), have lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. The alternative schools also serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by their free/reduced lunch rates.
Sutter Creek Elementary appears to be a strong performer, with test scores generally above the Amador County Unified and state averages. This could indicate that the elementary school is setting a solid foundation for student success. The data also shows that the alternative schools have lower student-teacher ratios, which may be a strategy to provide more individualized attention and support for their students, though this does not seem to be translating into significantly better outcomes.
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