High Schools in Mammoth Unified

The Mammoth Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Mammoth High and Sierra High (Continuation). While Mammoth High consistently ranks in the top half of California high schools and maintains a 4-star rating, Sierra High stands out for its impressive 100% graduation rate, a remarkable achievement for a continuation high school.

Academically, Mammoth High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy are on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but the school's mathematics proficiency, particularly in 11th grade, lags behind. In contrast, Sierra High's low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 suggests a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its high graduation rate. However, both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 55% of Mammoth High and 66% of Sierra High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data also reveals a stark contrast in chronic absenteeism rates, with Mammoth High at 17.7% and Sierra High at an alarmingly high 93.8%. This highlights the unique challenges faced by continuation high schools in maintaining student engagement and attendance, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address.