Best Public Schools in Tulelake, CA


Summary:

The city of Tulelake, California is home to two schools: Tulelake Basin Elementary and Tulelake High, both part of the Tulelake Basin Joint Unified school district. These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of poverty and disadvantage, and concerning attendance issues.

Tulelake Basin Elementary serves grades K-6 and has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. The school struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages, and has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.1%. In contrast, Tulelake High serves grades 7-12 and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from the top 40% of California high schools to the bottom 25% in recent years. While the high school has a relatively high graduation rate, it also faces academic challenges with low proficiency rates and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38%.

Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the Tulelake community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the schools' struggles. Addressing the root causes of the academic and attendance issues, as well as the high rates of poverty and disadvantage, will be crucial for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for students in this area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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