High Schools in Gustine Unified

The Gustine Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Gustine High and Pioneer High (Continuation). While Gustine High is the larger and higher-performing of the two, with a 95.4% four-year graduation rate, both schools face significant challenges in academic achievement and student engagement.

Gustine High appears to be the stronger of the two schools, with a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to Pioneer High (Continuation). However, both schools lag significantly behind state averages in test scores, with only 5.26% of Gustine High students scoring proficient or better in 11th grade math, compared to the state average of 27.9%. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

The data also reveals concerning issues at Pioneer High (Continuation), including an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 40.3 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 89.3%. These factors likely contribute to the school's lower graduation rate and higher dropout rate. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring appropriate staffing and class sizes could be crucial next steps for the district to improve outcomes for all students.