Summary:
The Unity Middle College High District in California has only one public charter high school, Unity Middle College High, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 80 students. While the school's performance has declined over the past three years, dropping from a statewide rank of 1075 out of 2123 schools in 2021-2022 to 1725 out of 2323 schools in 2023-2024, it continues to struggle academically.
Unity Middle College High's proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science assessments are significantly lower than the state averages, indicating that students are underperforming compared to their peers across California. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 80.6% and dropout rate of 6.5% for the 2022-2023 school year also suggest room for improvement. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% is quite high, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges, as Unity Middle College High has a high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch (52.5%) and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4. Targeted interventions and support, as well as addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at this struggling school.
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