Summary:
The Pierce Joint Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Pierce High and Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation). While both schools serve high school students, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two.
Pierce High stands out as the stronger performing school, with consistently higher standardized test scores, a much higher four-year graduation rate (99.1%), and a lower dropout rate (0.0%) compared to Arbuckle Alternative High (75.0% graduation rate and 16.7% dropout rate). Additionally, Pierce High has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a more favorable student-teacher ratio.
The data suggests that Arbuckle Alternative High may be facing challenges in student engagement and academic support, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 66.7%. Both schools serve a student population with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating potential socioeconomic factors that could impact academic performance. Understanding these differences can help the Pierce Joint Unified district develop targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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