Summary:
The city of Wilmington, California is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out in the data set. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is a high school ranked 7th out of 2,323 California high schools with a 5-star rating. It has exceptional academic performance, with 98.23% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 90.27% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Dan M. Issacs Avalon High struggles, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 55.6% and a dropout rate of 17.8%. Broad Avenue Elementary and Harry Bridges Span also stand out for their consistently strong academic performance.
The data set highlights significant disparities in academic achievement and other key metrics between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in Wilmington, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources are contributing to these differences. The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility across most schools in the data set indicate that many students in Wilmington come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by some schools. Addressing these disparities will require a multifaceted approach that considers school-level factors, community resources, and targeted support for the most vulnerable students and schools.
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