Simi Valley Unified

The Simi Valley Unified School District in California encompasses 27 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district demonstrates a range of academic performance, with standout high-performing schools like Santa Susana High School as well as some lower-performing campuses.

A few schools stand out as top performers in the district. Santa Susana High School consistently ranks among the top 10% of high schools in California, with exceptional test scores, a 99.6% graduation rate, and only a 0.4% dropout rate. At the elementary level, Vista Elementary and Hollow Hills Elementary also rank in the top 10% of California elementary schools with very high proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. There appears to be a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic outcomes. The alternative Apollo High School also struggles with very low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism, highlighting the unique challenges faced by alternative education programs. Overall, the Simi Valley Unified School District demonstrates a range of school performance, with pockets of excellence as well as areas that could benefit from additional support and attention.