Summary:
The School of Arts and Enterprise, the sole high school located in the School of Arts and Enterprise District, serves grades 6-12 and is a public charter school. While the school boasts a high graduation rate of 95.3%, it faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.0% and mixed academic performance on standardized tests, with strengths in 11th grade English Language Arts but weaknesses in mathematics and science across grade levels.
The School of Arts and Enterprise appears to have a strong focus on the arts and enterprise, as indicated by its name and charter status. It serves a high-need population, with over 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 1008 out of 2123 California high schools in 2021-2022 to 1524 out of 2348 in 2022-2023, and then 1384 out of 2323 in 2023-2024.
Overall, the School of Arts and Enterprise appears to be a unique educational option in the district, but it faces challenges in ensuring strong academic achievement for all its students. The high chronic absenteeism rate may be impacting the school's academic outcomes, and the mixed performance on standardized tests suggests a need for further improvement in certain subject areas.
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