Del Amigo High (Continuation) is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Ramon, California, part of the highly-ranked San Ramon Valley Unified School District. However, this continuation school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools over the past decade and facing significant challenges in supporting its 27 students.
Del Amigo High has alarmingly low four-year graduation rates, dropping from 89.1% in 2017-2018 to just 65.0% in 2022-2023, well below the state average and nearby high-performing schools like California High, Dougherty Valley High, and Monte Vista High. Correspondingly, dropout rates have sharply increased, reaching 35.0% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average. Del Amigo High also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism, exceeding 80% in recent years, which likely contributes to its low academic performance, with only 7.14% of students proficient or better in science and 0% proficient in mathematics.
The significant disparities between Del Amigo High and its higher-performing counterparts in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the educational and social-emotional needs of Del Amigo High's students, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges will be crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring all students in the district have access to a quality education.
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In the 2023-24 school year, 25 students attended Del Amigo High (Continuation).
Students at Del Amigo High (Continuation) are 40% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% American Indian, 4% Pacific Islander.
Del Amigo High (Continuation) ranks 1695th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.