We welcome children from different backgrounds and view
this as a strength as we help prepare students for a
world of different cultures, religious beliefs, and values.
More than half of our students qualify for free or
reduced-priced lunch.
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Ethnicity Profile
2006-07 |
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District |
West |
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White |
67% |
62% |
|
Hispanic |
30% |
34% |
|
Asian |
1% |
1% |
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Black |
1% |
1% |
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Native American |
* |
* |
|
Other |
1% |
* |
|
Pacific Islander |
* |
* |
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*Less than 1% of
district or school |
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Research tells us that children living in poverty face significant disadvantages when compared to their affluent counterparts. These disadvantages can influence learning and achievement.
We cannot change the circumstances families face, but we can provide support to children where we are able. To this end, we aggressively pursue state and federal grants to provide additional assistance – such as before and after school programs so students can get extra help or have time to complete school work. We offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children, so they can focus on learning and not empty stomachs. We partner with community services that can help families.
Most important, we believe that the best support to economically disadvantaged students is to hold them to the same challenging academic standards and expectations set for all students.
We take steps to ensure students are not left behind for any reason. We offer options for secondary students who struggle.