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Midyear LCAP shows gains in graduation but declines in ELA, math and EL progress; board debates measures and early intervention
Summary
District staff presented the midyear Local Control Accountability Plan and California Dashboard data showing an overall graduation-rate increase but declines in English language arts, math and English‑learner progress, prompting board discussion about common assessments and measurement choices.
District staff presented a combined midyear Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and California Dashboard report at the Feb. 18 board meeting that showed mixed results: a district‑wide graduation rate increase but drops in several academic indicators and English‑learner metrics.
"Graduation rate overall was 86.8%," said Reno Penders, the staff presenter for the LCAP highlights. He told trustees that the district’s graduation rate rose from 81.7% the prior year and that Phoenix High School saw a notable increase. Penders also reported that districtwide…
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