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District presents LCAP midyear update: attendance and AP/IB participation up; math proficiency remains a concern
Summary
Superintendent staff presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan midyear update showing increases in attendance and AP/IB participation, gains in some subgroups and ongoing challenges in math proficiency. The report noted reduced projected LCFF supplemental funding due to declining enrollment.
Fallbrook Union High School District staff presented the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) midyear status report Feb. 12, showing modest gains in student attendance and course rigor alongside continued academic challenges in math.
The report said roughly 75% of students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, 15% are students with disabilities and about 23% are English learners. Staff highlighted several midyear changes: the share of students attending at least 96% of school days rose districtwide from about 35% to 40%, with Fallbrook High School reporting about 67% of students at that attendance level. Ivy High School’s chronic absenteeism rate fell from about 79% to 64%.
Academic indicators were mixed. Staff reported growth in advanced-course participation: 442 students took Advanced Placement exams this year for a total of 689 AP tests, and 413 AP exams were recorded as passing; the district also reported 63 International Baccalaureate exams. CTE pathway completion and a‑g course access showed steady increases, and dual‑enrollment participation is expanding.
At the same time, data show persistent weaknesses in math proficiency. The presentation noted declines in percent proficient in some groups even as some subgroups posted scale‑score gains. English‑learner reclassification rates improved (a 3.8% increase on the ELPAC), and long‑term English learners showed gains in graduation rates.
Staff warned the district’s projected supplemental LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) and concentration revenues are lower than originally budgeted because of declining enrollment; the midyear report identifies a small set of planned reductions and adjustments, including a decision not to fill one proposed intervention position. Federal CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) funds continue to support Ivy High School through a CSI coordinator and a Read 180 literacy program.
District staff said dual‑enrollment costs include textbooks and potential busing to Palomar College satellite locations and that many dual‑enrollment courses include an on‑site high‑school teacher to support students. Staff also noted summer‑school costs were covered largely by COVID-relief funds.
Administrators described ongoing work to expand college‑and‑career programming, counseling supports, parent‑center usage (up from 828 to 1,027 parents), and four‑year planning; counselors have increased support for English‑learner families. Trustees praised the progress while noting continued focus on math, chronic absenteeism and sustaining programs amid funding changes.
The LCAP midyear update will inform budget and program decisions as the district completes its annual plan.
