Summary:
The Riverdale Joint Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Riverdale High and Horizon High. While both serve students in grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two schools.
Riverdale High appears to be the stronger performing school, consistently ranking around the top 50% of California high schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. In contrast, Horizon High has ranked in the bottom 10% of the state. Riverdale High also has a much higher enrollment of 543 students compared to just 17 students at Horizon High, as well as a higher 4-year graduation rate of 94.8% versus 75.0% at Horizon High.
Academically, Riverdale High students perform better on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to both Horizon High and the Riverdale Joint Unified district and state averages. While both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, the data suggests Riverdale High is a relative bright spot within the district, offering stronger academic outcomes for its students.
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