Summary:
The 95468 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores compared to state averages, there are some standout performers worth highlighting.
Point Arena High School stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 88.9% and the lowest dropout rate at 3.7% among the schools in the area. However, its test scores, particularly in mathematics, are quite low compared to the state average. In contrast, Pacific Community Charter, an alternative school, has the highest test scores with 33.33% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics at the end-of-course level, despite serving a population with a similar level of economic disadvantage as the other schools.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern across all three schools, with rates ranging from 46.0% at Arena Elementary to over 50% at both Point Arena High and Pacific Community Charter. This high level of chronic absenteeism is likely a contributing factor to the overall low academic performance observed in the area, with most schools performing significantly below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a key strategy for improving student outcomes in this community.
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