Overview
- The 2025 California School Dashboard reports modest statewide improvement overall, with progress flattening after earlier post‑pandemic rebounds.
- High school graduation reached a record 88% and the share of seniors deemed college or career ready rose to nearly 52%, a series high.
- Chronic absenteeism dipped only about one point to just over 19%, and English learner progress held near 46%, reflecting stalled movement in both areas.
- Dashboard updates now include a science indicator and count completion of Advanced Placement courses in college and career readiness, affecting comparisons.
- Many districts are trimming tutoring and other recovery efforts after pandemic funding expired, even as results diverge locally, with San Diego Unified improving on six of seven indicators and Dinuba Unified posting notable multi-metric gains.