Stockton Unified

The Stockton Unified school district in California serves 54 schools, including 41 elementary schools, 11 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with several standout schools like Stockton Early College Academy, Health Careers Academy, and Weber Institute leading the way in graduation rates, proficiency, and overall school ratings.

While the district's highest-performing schools excel, many others struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary and Dolores Huerta Elementary, tend to have the lowest academic performance, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. The district's alternative and special education schools also face unique challenges, with very low graduation rates and proficiency levels.

Despite the disparities, the strong performance of a few schools in the district demonstrates that high levels of student achievement are possible. The presence of several high-performing charter schools, like Stockton Early College Academy and Health Careers Academy, suggests that school choice may play a role in providing educational opportunities for students in the Stockton Unified district.