South Monterey County Joint Union High

The South Monterey County Joint Union High School District serves four high schools in the region, including Greenfield High, King City High, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High, and Portola-Butler Continuation High. The data reveals significant performance differences between these schools, with King City High standing out as the top performer in the district.

King City High has the highest statewide school ranking, graduation rate, and the lowest dropout rate among the schools. It also outperforms the district and state averages on most test score metrics. In contrast, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High and Portola-Butler Continuation High struggle across multiple performance indicators, with very low proficiency rates and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.

The data also reveals high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all the schools, suggesting the district serves a predominantly low-income population. This, along with the unique challenges faced by alternative and continuation high schools, may contribute to the performance disparities observed. Overall, the analysis highlights both areas of strength, such as the success of King City High, as well as significant challenges that need to be addressed within the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.