Summary:
The 95553 zip code is home to 3 schools - 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school - all part of the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district. While South Fork High School shows some strengths, the schools in this area face significant challenges, particularly with high chronic absenteeism rates and academic performance that lags behind district and state averages.
South Fork High School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranked 1505 out of 2323 California high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and performs above the district average in English Language Arts proficiency, though it struggles significantly in Mathematics. In contrast, Miranda Junior High School is ranked 2347 out of 2777 California middle schools, with a 1-star rating, and performs below the district and state averages in both subject areas.
A common concern across all three schools is the alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 51.5% at South Fork High School to 66.7% at Osprey Learning Center (Alternative). This issue may be significantly impacting student learning and academic performance. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at South Fork High School (55.22%) and Miranda Junior High School (48.11%) suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the challenges faced by these schools.
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