Summary:
The Highland Academy District in California has only one elementary school, Highland Academy, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has faced academic challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 2612 out of 5883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3600 out of 5862 in 2023-2024, earning a rating of 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Highland Academy's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are generally below the state average, with some exceptions in specific grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in CAST Science assessments are also below the state average. Additionally, Highland Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.7% in 2022-2023), indicating a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can be a significant factor in academic achievement.
Another area of concern for Highland Academy is its elevated chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. This high rate of chronic absenteeism may be contributing to the school's declining performance, as regular attendance is crucial for student learning and academic success. To address these challenges, the Highland Academy District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve the educational outcomes for its students.
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