Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified

The Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified school district in California serves 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mixed picture, with Firebaugh High School standing out as a relatively high-performing school, while the other schools in the district face significant challenges.

Firebaugh High School is ranked 823 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 96.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.3% dropout rate. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, El Puente High School has a much lower 61.1% graduation rate and a concerning 11.1% dropout rate.

The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across the district, ranging from 11.1% to 45.8%, which may be impacting student learning and outcomes. Additionally, all schools in the district serve a predominantly low-income population, with 81.25% to 94.12% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools. The middle and elementary schools in the district generally lag behind the district and state averages in academic performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.