Vallejo City Unified

The Vallejo City Unified School District encompasses 19 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces some significant academic challenges, though a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for strong performance.

Among the high-performing schools in the district are Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary, which ranks in the top 50% of California elementary schools and has strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Glen Cove Elementary also ranks in the top 50% and has exceptional math proficiency rates. Additionally, Cave Language Academy is a standout, ranking in the top 40% of California elementary schools with exceptional performance across multiple grade levels and subjects.

However, the district also faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates at Vallejo High, high chronic absenteeism rates across the district, and generally low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state averages. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to raise achievement levels and address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning. The success of the standout schools provides a promising model that could potentially be replicated to improve outcomes for all students in the Vallejo City Unified School District.