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PGUSD reports midyear LCAP gains: graduation and AP pass rates rise, chronic absenteeism unchanged
Summary
District executive director Larry Hedquist presented the midyear Local Control Accountability Plan update, citing gains in graduation rate and AP pass rates and noting persistent challenges with chronic absenteeism; the update sets the stage for March community input and LCAP revisions.
Pacific Grove Unified presented its midyear Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) update Feb. 27, reporting several metric improvements — notably a rise in graduation and AP pass rates — while chronic absenteeism remained flat.
Executive Director of Educational Services Larry Hedquist said the LCAP is a three‑year local plan aligned to state priorities that guides the district’s use of targeted funds and programs. Hedquist called the LCAP a “road map” that ties the district’s goals and expenditures to local needs and state metrics and said staff will gather additional community and student input in March before revising the plan for year two.
Key metrics from the midyear update - Graduation rate: increased from 85.6% to 93.4% (measured cohort standard), moving toward…
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