Are California High Schools Ready for the 21st Century?
This comprehensive new report by the Education Trust--West details the success of California high schools on three indicators -- graduation rates, rigorous curriculum, and student achievement. A full report, executive summary, and district level summaries for 12 districts are available below.
Press Release
Full report (PDF, 724 KB) (en espanol)
Executive Summary (PDF, 236 KB) (en espanol)
Appendix A: Methodology (PDF, 78 KB)
Appendix B: A-G Opportunity Index by District (PDF, 121 KB)
District Summaries
Click on the links on the district names below to see two-page summaries that include graduation, curriculum, and achievement data for each district.
"Raising the Roof" Web Site
To see data on other districts statewide, visit our Raising the Roof web site.
In the News
Below are some of the article written since the release of the report:
High Schools Get Low Marks Readying Students for College
Los Angeles Times -- June 3rd, 2004
Only 70% Graduate High School On Time
San Francisco Chronicle -- June 4th, 2004
State Schools Get Poor Marks
Fresno Bee -- June 4th, 2004
Study: California's high schools doing a poor job of preparing students
San Diego Union Tribune -- June 4th, 2004
Peter Schrag: From A to G - Shaping up California's high schools
Sacramento Bee -- June 16th, 2004
About the Education Trust–West
The Education Trust–West is the West Coast presence of the national policy organization the Education Trust. We work for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college. While we know that all schools and colleges could better serve their students, we concentrate on the institutions most often left behind — those serving low-income, Latino, African American or Native American students. The Education Trust–West works alongside policymakers, parents, education professionals, and business and community leaders, in cities and towns throughout California, who are trying to transform their schools and colleges into institutions that genuinely serve all students. We especially work to ensure that all students are empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to have meaningful postsecondary choices. In today's and tomorrow's economy, Ready for Work and Ready for College mean the same thing: Ready for Life.
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