Rim of the World Unified

The Rim of the World Unified school district in California consists of 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 1053 out of 1568 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Lake Arrowhead Elementary and Charles Hoffman Elementary consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 46-54% in English Language Arts and 20-61% in Mathematics. These elementary schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to their peers. In contrast, the district's alternative school, Rim Virtual Academy, has significantly lower test scores but the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 2.7%.

The high schools in the Rim of the World Unified district present more significant challenges, with Mountain High struggling with a low 41.0% four-year graduation rate and a high 59.0% dropout rate. Meanwhile, Rim of the World Senior High has a much stronger 93.0% graduation rate. Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are high, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, which is an area that the district may need to address to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.