High Schools in Pajaro Valley Unified


Summary:

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California is home to 6 high schools serving grades 9-12. The district's high schools exhibit a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Aptos High and Diamond Technology Institute significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while other schools like Renaissance High Continuation and New School Community Day struggle with lower graduation rates and test scores.

Aptos High stands out as the highest performing school in the district, ranking 559th out of 2,323 California high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has the highest graduation rate at 94.5% and the lowest dropout rate at 2.3%. Diamond Technology Institute, a public charter high school, also performs exceptionally well, ranking 398th in the state and receiving a 4-star rating. It has a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the high schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, with the continuation and alternative high schools struggling the most. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these differences, such as resource allocation, support for alternative schools, and socioeconomic challenges, could be crucial in improving overall district outcomes.

District Detail

 294 Green Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076-1300

 (831) 786-2100

SchoolDigger Rank:
1237th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 16,921

Primary Schools: 19
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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