Central Unified

The Central Unified school district in California encompasses 24 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools like Justin Garza High School and Rio Vista Middle School outperforming state and district averages, while others struggle with low test scores and high dropout rates.

The district as a whole is ranked 896 out of 1,568 school districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Graduation rates vary widely, from 79% at the alternative Central Online Home school to 94.5% at Central High. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with some schools reporting over 25% of students chronically absent.

While the high-performing schools demonstrate the district's potential, the data also reveals stark disparities in academic achievement and student support. Addressing the root causes of these differences, improving attendance, and providing targeted assistance to economically disadvantaged students could be key focus areas for Central Unified as it works to raise the overall performance of its schools.