Summary:
The Fusion Charter District in California has only one public charter high school, Fusion Charter, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. Based on the available data, Fusion Charter does not appear to be a standout school, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past few years.
Fusion Charter has struggled with poor academic performance, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 53.3% and a high dropout rate of 46.7% for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's test scores on state assessments were consistently well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 9.8% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.73%. Additionally, the school had a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 76.9%, nearly double the state average.
The data suggests that Fusion Charter may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 28.3 to 1 and the potential equity concerns raised by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.75%) may be contributing factors to the school's poor performance. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving student engagement, academic support, and overall school climate and culture.
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