Summary:
The Pittsburg Unified School District in California serves 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools (1 continuation), and no alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 1357 out of 1568 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out as performing better than others. Foothill Elementary and Marina Vista Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Willow Cove Elementary and Highlands Elementary appear to be struggling, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.
The data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district, with the Black Diamond High (Continuation) school particularly concerning, exhibiting low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support for students in alternative education settings. Overall, the Pittsburg Unified School District faces a range of challenges, from addressing chronic absenteeism to providing additional resources and support for economically disadvantaged students, in order to improve academic outcomes across all its schools.
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