Renewal denied for charter school in Richmond, Calif. Report on West County

June 14, 2012
Community High School cites educational and financial shortcomings

From The Contra Costa Times: The West Contra Costa (Calif.) school board has voted to deny renewing the charter for West County Community High School, a 123-student school in Richmond. A staff report recommending denial of the renewal cite significant concerns with the charter school's educational, operational and financial performance. Supporters of the school contend that it has played a crucial role in the community, particularly for students who struggled at the city's larger public school campuses.

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