Summary:
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is the sole public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in the Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District. With a total enrollment of 224 students, the school has achieved an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 58.5% and consistently low academic performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
The school's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) are particularly concerning. For example, in 11th grade English Language Arts, the school had a 15.38% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 55.73%, and in 11th grade Mathematics, the school had a 2.56% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 27.9%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (81.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Given the school's low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, it may be beneficial to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address these issues and improve student outcomes. The data suggests that Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the school community may need additional resources and support to help students succeed.
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