Summary:
The 90704 zip code in California is home to a single alternative public school, Avalon K-12, which serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 451 students. While Avalon K-12 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school faces significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its students.
Avalon K-12 has a 89.2% four-year graduation rate and a 10.8% dropout rate, which are concerning compared to typical high schools. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with 36.5% of students chronically absent. Academically, Avalon K-12 students perform below the Long Beach Unified School District and California state averages on standardized tests, with the largest gaps in 11th grade Math and 8th grade Math.
Despite the small class sizes, Avalon K-12 appears to be facing significant challenges in supporting its students. The school serves a high-need population, with 52.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing attendance issues, improving graduation rates, and enhancing academic support could be important areas of focus for the school to better serve its students and community.
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