High Schools in Colusa Unified

The Colusa Unified School District in California is home to two high schools: Colusa High and Colusa Alternative High (Continuation). While both serve high school students, the data reveals significant differences in their performance and student populations.

Colusa High stands out as the stronger-performing school, with a high 96.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. The school also outperforms district and state averages in most subject areas, with 46.34% proficiency in 11th grade ELA and 18.03% proficiency in 11th grade Math. In contrast, Colusa Alternative High has a lower 73.3% graduation rate and a higher 13.3% dropout rate, likely due to its status as a continuation school serving a more at-risk student population.

The performance gap between the two schools highlights the challenges faced by continuation schools in serving students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting. While Colusa High appears to be the stronger-performing school in the district, the Colusa Unified School District as a whole seems to be underperforming compared to the state, with lower proficiency rates in most subject areas. This could be an area for further analysis and potential improvement efforts.