Summary:
The city of West Covina, California is home to a diverse set of 25 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, spanning two school districts - West Covina Unified and Covina-Valley Unified. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across these schools, with standout institutions like San Jose Charter Academy and Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina leading the pack, while others like Coronado High (Continuation) struggle with significant challenges.
The top-performing schools in the area, such as San Jose Charter Academy and Mt. SAC Early College Academy, boast exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, some schools face more significant obstacles, with Rowland Avenue Elementary and Merced Elementary performing better than their peers within the same districts. The data also highlights the challenges faced by the district's alternative high school, Coronado High (Continuation), which struggles with extremely low test scores, high dropout rates, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism.
Overall, the schools in West Covina exhibit a diverse range of academic performance, with pockets of excellence as well as areas in need of significant improvement. Understanding the factors driving these differences can inform efforts to ensure all students in the city have access to high-quality educational opportunities, regardless of the school they attend.
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