High Schools in Madera Unified

The Madera Unified School District in California is home to 6 high schools serving grades 9-12, with a diverse student population and varying academic performance. The district's high schools range from the high-performing Madera High to the lower-performing Mountain Vista High and Ripperdan Community Day.

Madera High stands out as the top-performing high school in the district, with the highest statewide ranking, graduation rate, and test scores across English, Math, and Science. Madera South High also performs relatively well, with a high graduation rate and test scores above the district average. In contrast, Mountain Vista High and Ripperdan Community Day struggle with low statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores, as well as high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Across the Madera Unified high schools, there are significant disparities in performance, which may be linked to factors such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and student demographics. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.72% to 95.78%, indicates that many students come from low-income families, which could contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Addressing the root causes of these disparities and implementing targeted interventions to support struggling schools and students will be crucial for the district to improve overall educational outcomes.