Summary:
The city of Valley Center, California is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district display a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Valley Center High School and Valley Center Prep performing well, while others like All Tribes Charter struggle with low test scores.
Valley Center High School, the largest high school in the district, boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.9% and a low dropout rate of 2.6%. However, its test scores are below the state average, with only 51.21% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 19.43% in Math. In contrast, Valley Center Prep, an alternative high school, has the highest test scores in the district, with 61.54% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 6.45% in Math.
The district as a whole faces challenges, with several schools displaying high chronic absenteeism rates, such as Oak Glen High at 75.6%. Additionally, the Valley Center-Pauma Unified district has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.53% at Valley Center High School to 94.92% at All Tribes Charter, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges facing many of the students.
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