Summary:
Gilbert High (Continuation) is a public high school in Anaheim, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 642, predominantly Hispanic (89.56%). The school is part of the Anaheim Union High School District, which is ranked 756 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 3-star rating.
Despite being part of the Anaheim Union High School District, Gilbert High (Continuation) stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 12.37% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 52.45% in the district and 55.41% statewide. The school also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 7.2% to 25.6%, and a low four-year graduation rate, ranging from 49.1% to 69.0%, significantly lower than the district and state averages.
Further, Gilbert High (Continuation) has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 72.9% to 93.4% in recent years, much higher than the district and state averages. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby high-performing schools like Anaheim High and Savanna High have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. While the challenges facing Gilbert High (Continuation) are significant, the data suggests that there is an opportunity for the school to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Anaheim Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
2014th of 2,346 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,949
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7
Number of students: 642
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
89.6%
White:
5.1%
African American:
1.7%
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Two or more races:
1.4%
Asian:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.3%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%
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