California Math: High School Curriculum Trends
An analysis of math curriculum access in California high schools, highlighting adoption trends, persistent inequities, and what’s at stake as districts prepare for the 2025 math adoption.
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The Center for Education Market Dynamics • October 08, 2025
Decisions That Will Shape High School Math in California
In high school, curriculum access is uneven, and coherence challenges grow more complex. This report examines how districts are approaching the adoption of new math materials, the persistence of older programs, and the implications for student equity and college readiness.
With California’s evolving math landscape, the decisions leaders make now will shape coherence and opportunity for secondary students well into the future.
Key Learnings:
- Curriculum access is uneven. High school students in many districts — particularly those in underserved communities — continue to rely on older, less effective programs.
- Adoption trends are shifting. Newer adoptions lean toward Integrated Math, signaling a potential shift in district strategy and alignment.
- The 2025 adoption is pivotal. This cycle offers districts the chance to modernize materials, improve coherence, and expand equitable access for all high school students.
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