Scott Valley Unified

The Scott Valley Unified school district in California consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with Etna Union High School standing out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of California high schools.

Etna Union High School boasts strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and standardized test scores that exceed the district and state averages in English, math, and science. In contrast, Scott River High School, despite its small size, faces a concerning 90% chronic absenteeism rate, much higher than the other schools in the district. The elementary and middle schools in the district have more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding state and district averages while others fall behind.

The Scott Valley Unified district as a whole has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47% to 73% across the schools. This suggests the need to consider the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes. Additionally, the district's student-teacher ratios vary significantly, from 11 students per teacher at Scott River High to 23.8 students per teacher at Scott Valley Junior High, indicating potential opportunities to ensure appropriate staffing levels and class sizes.