Summary:
The Reef-Sunset Unified school district in California is home to two high schools: Avenal High and Sunrise High (Continuation). While both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
Avenal High appears to be the stronger performing school, with a 4-year graduation rate of 93.2% and a dropout rate of just 2.5%. In contrast, Sunrise High (Continuation) struggles with a 4-year graduation rate of only 63.2% and a dropout rate of 36.8%. Additionally, Avenal High outperforms Sunrise High (Continuation) and the district average on standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
The data suggests that the Reef-Sunset Unified school district as a whole may face systemic challenges, with both high schools ranking in the bottom 10% of California high schools based on the SchoolDigger rankings. Addressing the root causes of the performance gaps and implementing targeted interventions, particularly at Sunrise High (Continuation), could be crucial in supporting the academic success of all students in the district.
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