California students face low college and career readiness

Recent academic performance metrics from the California Department of Education reveal that more than 44% of students in the state are not considered ready for college or a career. The data indicates that a majority of students in California are still unable to perform at grade level in reading and mathematics.

In San Francisco, the Unified School District admitted it is “significantly off track” regarding its goal to have 70% of graduates ready for college or careers by June 2027. Currently, only 59.2% of the graduating cohort met readiness indicators, such as completing graduation requirements or technical education courses. Superintendent Maria Su noted that the district is failing to meet the internal targets it established in 2022.