Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified

The Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified school district in California serves 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 988 out of 1,568 districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out in performance. Palm Elementary and Golden Valley Elementary consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 34-54% in English Language Arts and 18-53% in Math. Meanwhile, Orosi High School is the district's highest-performing high school, with a 95.5% 4-year graduation rate and 59-60% proficiency in 11th grade ELA.

However, the district faces significant challenges, with the alternative Esperanza High struggling immensely, reporting a very low 18.8% graduation rate, 31.3% dropout rate, and 68.8% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the district's two high schools, Orosi High and Lovell High, show a stark contrast in performance, with Lovell High ranking in the bottom 10% of California high schools.