West Covina Unified

The West Covina Unified School District in California serves 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 continuation high school. The district as a whole is ranked 605 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 360 out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school has exceptional graduation and dropout rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. Students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests. Another high-performing school is Merced Elementary, which is the highest-ranking elementary school in the district and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at Merced Elementary consistently outperform the district and state on standardized tests.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district. While some schools, like Monte Vista Elementary, demonstrate strong academic achievement, others, such as Coronado High (Continuation), struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. The district should examine the factors contributing to these differences and implement targeted interventions to support the lower-performing schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.