Community School Details

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831

Enrollment


50.5%

Math Student Growth

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93.7%

Attendance Rate

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57.5%

English Language Arts Student Growth

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94.3%

Graduation Rate*

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15.3%

English Learners Making Progress Towards Learning English

 

*Four-year adjusted cohort rate


 

* As of July 15, 2025


 

Students by the Numbers

Partners Engaged in the Community

55 ADA 504

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528 FARMs/Economically Disadvantaged
155 Multilingual Learners
100 Students with Disabilities
131 Talented and Gifted Students

 


 

Who participated in our Assets and Needs Assessment?

719

Students

521

Families

44

Staff

12

Community Members

 


 

What Did We Learn?

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Student
Feedback

Key Strengths are as follows:
Students generally feel safe, welcomed, and supported at school, citing strong relationships with teachers, counselors, and other staff. They report that academic expectations are high, with access to challenging coursework and necessary learning materials. Extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, and special events are well-received, and students benefit from wellness resources like dental and vision screenings and PE alternatives. High attendance at events like Back to School Night further reflects strong engagement and support.

Areas for Growth are as follows:
The school benefits from strong relationships and solid programming, creating a supportive foundation for students. To build on this strength, students express a desire for their voices to be more actively included in decisions through opportunities like Student Government and the School Improvement Team. They are eager for clearer instruction, timely feedback, and more hands-on learning experiences. Many students also seek a stronger sense of belonging, emphasizing the importance of respectful peer interactions and emotional support. Enhancing consistency in behavior expectations and supervision could further strengthen the school climate. Additionally, families and students are enthusiastic about having more meaningful, interactive events and opportunities to connect with the community.

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Family
Feedback

Key Strengths are as follows:
Families report several strengths within the school, including strong academic challenge and support for students, a welcoming and respectful environment, and a positive school culture where diversity is valued and achievements are celebrated. They feel well-informed through effective communication, with access to translated materials, and note that the school meets many students’ emotional and safety needs. Additionally, there is trust in the school’s ability to connect families with important community resources.

Areas of Growth are as follows:
Families are eager to see more opportunities that prepare students for life beyond school, including life skills, financial literacy, and career exploration. They value clear and consistent communication and hope for more culturally inclusive practices and greater student voice in decision-making. There is a desire for expanded mental health support, stronger bullying prevention, and additional extracurricular options such as clubs, arts, sports, and field trips. Families also highlight the importance of addressing access barriers like transportation, food insecurity, internet access, and event scheduling to ensure all students and families can fully participate.

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Staff
Feedback

Key Strengths are as follows:
The school demonstrates strong academic expectations and support, with 89% of students feeling challenged and 84% of staff confident in connecting students to needed resources. A majority of staff view the school as a positive workplace and credit a strong curriculum for supporting college and career readiness. The school climate is welcoming and inclusive, with staff reporting ease in working with culturally diverse students and confidence in addressing racism. Renovations and a shared sense of pride have boosted morale. Community engagement is also a strength, with a strong school-community connection, support from partners like the school nurse, and well-received events such as back-to-school nights and elective fairs.

Areas of Growth are as follows:
Areas for growth present opportunities to strengthen the school community even further. Enhancing equity and access can ensure that all students benefit from high expectations, well-aligned tutoring, earlier career exploration, and greater access to non-core subjects like the arts. Increasing staff involvement in decision-making and improving communication across roles and events can foster a more collaborative environment. Supporting student well-being remains a priority, with a focus on mental health, basic needs, and life skill development. Staff wellness can be improved through better resources, support, and work-life balance initiatives. Family engagement has room to grow by offering more flexible, accessible events and clearer communication to help families feel more connected and empowered in supporting their children.

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Community
Feedback

Key Areas of Strength are as follows:
The school demonstrates several notable strengths. High academic expectations are evident, with the majority of students feeling challenged and supported. Staff express strong pride in the school community, with many highlighting a positive work environment and confidence in their ability to connect students to resources. The curriculum supports college and career readiness, and cultural diversity is embraced and celebrated. A welcoming climate contributes to staff and student perceptions of safety and respect, while recent renovations have further boosted morale. Strong community connections, including partnerships and well-received events like back-to-school nights, continue to enhance student support.The school demonstrates several notable strengths. High academic expectations are evident, with the majority of students feeling challenged and supported. Staff express strong pride in the school community, with many highlighting a positive work environment and confidence in their ability to connect students to resources. The curriculum supports college and career readiness, and cultural diversity is embraced and celebrated. A welcoming climate contributes to staff and student perceptions of safety and respect, while recent renovations have further boosted morale. Strong community connections, including partnerships and well-received events like back-to-school nights, continue to enhance student support.

Areas of Growth are as follows:
At the same time, opportunities for growth remain. Increasing equity and access across all programs—including extended learning, career coaching, and enrichment in the arts—can ensure every student benefits fully. Strengthening collaborative leadership and communication will help staff feel more engaged and informed. Supporting student well-being through mental health services, life skill development, and wraparound support remains a critical focus. Staff wellness could be enhanced through increased resources and work-life balance strategies. Finally, growing family engagement by offering more flexible, personalized outreach and daytime or virtual options can further strengthen the school-home connection.

 


 

Priorities and Opportunities

Rigorous, Community-Connected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities

Specific Recommendations: 

  • Expansion of after school activities to include additional sports, financial literacy, mentorship, social skills, and visual and performing arts
  • Expansion of career coach offerings
  • Expansion of club offerings
  • Increase academic support for students, especially in managing schoolwork and receiving help when struggling.
  • Strengthen communication and organization around providing feedback to students

Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice

Specific Recommendations: 

  • Increasing connection of community to school through engagement opportunities
  • Greater opportunity for students to provide input and opinions
  • Create formal mechanisms for families to provide input into school decision-making processes.
  • Streamline and clarify communication channels to ensure feedback loops are active and transparent.
  • Increase opportunities for staff to participate in meaningful decision-making and align school initiatives with system-wide priorities.
    Improve internal coordination through better calendar planning, initiative alignment, and consistent messaging.

Integrated Systems of Support

Greater opportunities for students to receive support when they do not understand something

Increased extracurricular activities

Opportunities to strengthen relationships with teachers

Increase accessibility and awareness of social-emotional and mental health resources among students and families.

Improve teacher responsiveness and consistency in behavior management and support.

Expand tutoring, life skills programming, and STEAM opportunities.

Address bullying and behavioral issues with clearer structures and communication.
Increase family access to mental health, food, medical, and grief support services.

Coordinate with community organizations to provide structured after-school and summer services.

Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care

Specific Recommendations: 

  • Strengthen peer respect by promoting inclusive, culturally responsive behavior expectations and consistent enforcement.
  • Address racism and discrimination with clear policies and visible accountability.
  • Celebrate student voice, cultural identity, and achievements through inclusive programming and multilingual communication.
  • Foster stronger student-staff relationships and ensure all students feel cared for and respected.
  • Provide equity in access to support services and engagement opportunities across the student population.
  • Build unity and a positive culture among both students and staff, especially as students transition into middle school.

Powerful Student and Family Engagement

Streamline communication tools and increase clarity about where and how information is shared.

Offer events at varying times (virtual, daytime) and include incentives (e.g., food) to increase family participation.

Improve proactive and positive communication with families beyond discipline or academic concerns.

Partner with local organizations, including faith-based institutions, to extend outreach and family involvement.

Share tools and information early (e.g., Back-to-School Night) to support sustained engagement.

Increase student opportunities for community involvement, service learning, and enrichment events like STEM nights.