High Schools in Coalinga-Huron Unified

The Coalinga-Huron Unified school district in California is home to three high schools: Coalinga High, Cambridge High, and Chesnut High (Continuation). While Coalinga High is the largest and highest-performing school in the district, the data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes and student support across the three high schools.

Coalinga High stands out as the district's largest and most successful high school, with an 89.2% graduation rate and a 7.7% dropout rate, both of which outperform the other two schools. In contrast, Cambridge High and Chesnut High (Continuation) have significantly lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and lower graduation rates, suggesting they may be serving more disadvantaged student populations.

The data also highlights the overall challenges facing the Coalinga-Huron Unified school district, with test scores across all three high schools falling well below state averages. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, exceeding 89% at each school, point to the significant socioeconomic challenges in the community and their impact on student learning and achievement. Addressing these equity issues and improving academic outcomes should be key priorities for the district.