Pajaro Valley Unified

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California serves 33 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district covers a diverse range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Aptos High and Diamond Technology Institute consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. Aptos High and Diamond Technology Institute stand out with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Renaissance High Continuation has proficiency rates as low as 5.41% in 11th grade English Language Arts. Elementary schools like Valencia Elementary and Rio del Mar Elementary also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 1,600 California elementary schools.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the district, with rates ranging from 14.3% at Linscott Charter to 68.3% at Renaissance High Continuation. The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch generally performing the poorest on state assessments.