Summary:
The Grossmont Secondary District in California is home to a single public charter high school, Grossmont Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 257 students. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 11th-grade English Language Arts, it faces significant challenges that impact student outcomes.
Grossmont Secondary's student population is predominantly Hispanic (60.31%), with smaller percentages of White (20.23%), African American (7.39%), and other racial/ethnic groups. The school's four-year graduation rate is 60.0%, which is significantly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 2.6% is slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.7%, which is a concerning metric. Academically, the school's test scores are mixed, with 11th-grade students performing above the state average in English Language Arts but below the state average in Mathematics. Younger students (grades 7 and 8) perform significantly below the state average in both subjects.
The high percentage (69.26%) of Grossmont Secondary students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can impact academic performance and other outcomes. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and inconsistent performance across grade levels and subject areas suggest that it may benefit from a comprehensive review of its curriculum, instructional practices, and overall educational approach to identify areas for improvement and develop a more cohesive, effective strategy for student success.
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