Summary:
The city of Taft, California is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 regular high school and 1 continuation high school), and no alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of performance levels across the schools, with some standout institutions and areas in need of improvement.
Taft Union High School stands out as the largest high school in the district, with a high graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 5.4%. In contrast, Buena Vista High (Continuation) lags significantly behind, with only 2.94% of 11th graders proficient in ELA and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 63.3%. At the elementary level, Parkview Elementary and Conley Elementary stand out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their peers.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 59.44% at Taft Union High School to 98.35% at Jefferson Elementary. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The district should also prioritize addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism, particularly at Buena Vista High (Continuation), to improve student learning and achievement.
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