Lemoore Union High

The Lemoore Union High School District in California operates two high schools: Lemoore High and Jamison (Donald C.) High (Continuation). Lemoore High is the larger and higher-performing of the two, with significantly higher enrollment, test scores, and graduation rates compared to the smaller continuation school, Jamison High.

Lemoore High has a strong 95.8% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.6% dropout rate. The school performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Jamison High, as a continuation school, has a lower 81.1% four-year graduation rate and a higher 5.7% dropout rate, though these metrics are still respectable for a continuation school. Jamison High lags behind Lemoore High and the district/state averages in all subject areas, with particularly low proficiency rates in Mathematics.

Both schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The significant difference in student-teacher ratios between the two schools (21.2 at Lemoore High and 11.5 at Jamison High) likely reflects the different needs and approaches required for a comprehensive high school versus a continuation school. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the two high schools, highlighting the strengths of Lemoore High and the unique challenges faced by Jamison High as a continuation school.