Summary:
The 95619 zip code area has only one public high school, Independence Continuation, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the El Dorado Union High School District. While the district is ranked 334 out of 1,568 in California and has a 4-star rating, the data shows that Independence Continuation is significantly underperforming compared to district and state averages across multiple metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism.
Independence Continuation had a 76.9% four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school had a 13.2% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism was also a significant issue, with 85.0% of students being chronically absent, much higher than the state average. In terms of academic performance, Independence Continuation scored significantly lower than the district and state averages on the Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with 0% proficient or better in Mathematics.
The data suggests that Independence Continuation may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, as indicated by the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (57.14%) and the relatively high student-teacher ratio (17.1). The consistent low performance of the school over the past three school years highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues contributing to the school's challenges.
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