Summary:
The John Muir Charter District has only one high school, John Muir Charter, which serves grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 558 students. This public charter school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past 3 years, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 16.7% and a high dropout rate of 33.5% for the 2022-2023 school year.
John Muir Charter's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 13.3% on standardized tests, compared to state averages of 26.7% to 55.7%. The school also faces challenges with an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 75.1% and a student-teacher ratio of 18.2, slightly higher than the state average. These factors contribute to the school's low statewide ranking and suggest that it is struggling to effectively serve its students.
The data indicates that John Muir Charter serves a high-need population, with nearly 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's challenges are concerning, further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes and identify potential areas for improvement, such as school resources, teaching quality, student support services, and community engagement.
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