Owens Valley Unified

The Owens Valley Unified school district in California consists of two small schools: Owens Valley Elementary with 69 students and Owens Valley High with only 19 students. Both schools have experienced declining statewide rankings over the past decade and face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores, and high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Owens Valley Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 41% and test scores that are significantly lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Owens Valley High has an even higher chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4% and has also seen its statewide ranking decline over the years. Both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the student population faces socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting their educational outcomes.

The small size of these schools, with fewer than 70 students at the elementary level and just 19 students at the high school, may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation, staffing, and providing a well-rounded educational experience. The data suggests that the schools in the Owens Valley Unified district are facing significant obstacles, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the issues of chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and socioeconomic disadvantages faced by the student population.