Summary:
The Placer Union High School District encompasses 6 high schools serving grades 9-12 in the Placer County region. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Del Oro High and Colfax High standing out as the top-performing schools in the district. Meanwhile, Confluence Continuation High faces significant challenges, with low graduation rates and test scores.
Del Oro High and Colfax High consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, maintain very high graduation rates above 98%, and have low dropout rates. In contrast, Confluence Continuation High struggles, with a graduation rate of only 63% and a dropout rate of 24.7%, the highest in the district.
The data also reveals significant disparities in school characteristics, such as student-teacher ratios, free/reduced lunch rates, and chronic absenteeism. These factors likely contribute to the performance gaps observed across the district. While some schools excel, others face unique challenges that require further analysis and targeted support to ensure all students in the Placer Union High School District have access to a high-quality education.
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