Summary:
The 94704 zip code area in Berkeley, California is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school and 2 high schools, one of which is an alternative high school. The standout school in this set is Berkeley High, which ranks highly among California high schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year and strong academic performance, with over 67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54% in Mathematics. In contrast, Berkeley Technology Academy, the alternative high school, performs significantly worse academically, with only 5.88% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% in Mathematics.
Washington Elementary is also a strong-performing school, with over 69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70% in Mathematics. However, the schools in this area face challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.6% at Berkeley High to 22.6% at Washington Elementary and 80.3% at Berkeley Technology Academy.
The performance gap between Berkeley High and Berkeley Technology Academy is significant, with the alternative high school struggling academically despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and higher graduation rates. This suggests that factors such as student demographics and attendance may be important considerations in understanding and addressing the performance differences between these schools within the Berkeley Unified district.
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