Cabrillo Unified

The Cabrillo Unified School District in California serves 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school), and no alternative schools. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Farallone View Elementary and Kings Mountain Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while other schools like Pilarcitos Alternative High struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout and chronic absenteeism.

The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing elementary schools and the lower-performing schools, suggesting the district may need to focus on improving equity and outcomes at its struggling schools. The alternative high school, Pilarcitos High, stands out with extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very high chronic absenteeism, indicating the school is struggling to serve its high-need student population effectively and may require additional support and resources.

Interestingly, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Pilarcitos High and Alvin S. Hatch Elementary, also tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes across the district. Additionally, the two smallest schools, Farallone View and Kings Mountain Elementary, demonstrate the highest levels of academic achievement, which could indicate that smaller school environments are more conducive to student success in this district.