Summary:
The city of Torrance, California is home to 6 high schools serving grades 9-12, all part of the Torrance Unified School District. The data reveals that several of these high schools, including South High, West High, and North High, are standout performers, ranking among the top 10-15% of high schools in the state. These schools boast exceptional graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores that exceed district and state averages.
In contrast, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) and Gene Drevno Community Day appear to be the lower-performing schools, with significantly lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and lower graduation rates. These alternative schools often serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings.
Across the district, there seems to be a correlation between a school's socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from around 10-14% at the top-performing schools to over 60% at the alternative schools, which could be an important indicator of student engagement and overall school climate.
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