Summary:
The McFarland Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: McFarland High School Early College and San Joaquin High (Continuation). While both serve high school students, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
McFarland High School Early College stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher statewide ranking, better performance on standardized tests, and a 99.6% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, San Joaquin High (Continuation) struggles, with a low statewide ranking, significantly underperforming test scores, and a 56.3% four-year graduation rate. The continuation school also faces challenges with high dropout rates and extremely high chronic absenteeism.
While both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support could lead to meaningful progress, particularly for San Joaquin High (Continuation). Addressing the unique challenges faced by students in a continuation school setting could be an important step in improving overall outcomes for the district.
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