Best Public Schools in Watsonville, CA

The city of Watsonville, California is home to 28 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

Several standout schools emerge from the data, including Ceiba College Preparatory Academy, a public charter high school with a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, as well as strong academic performance. Diamond Technology Institute, another public charter high school, also boasts a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, along with the highest statewide ranking among the schools. At the elementary/middle school level, Linscott Charter stands out for its consistently high academic performance.

In contrast, the data highlights the challenges faced by alternative and community day schools, such as New School Community Day, which have much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and poorer academic performance compared to the other schools. The analysis also reveals a significant correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.