Summary:
The city of Filer, Idaho is home to a single high school, Filer High School, which serves grades 9-12. This school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, ranking as high as 30th out of 159 high schools in Idaho in the 2023-2024 school year, but dropping to as low as 54th out of 110 high schools in 2021-2022 before improving again. The school's proficiency rates in math are below the district and state averages, while its English Language Arts proficiency is above average.
Filer High School has a student body that is predominantly white (84.54%), with a significant Hispanic population (12.45%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's four-year graduation rate of 79.1% is lower than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is relatively high, indicating a potential area for improvement. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with 24.5% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's per-student spending of $7,933 being in line with the state average.
Overall, Filer District and its sole high school, Filer High School, face a mix of challenges and strengths. While the school has shown the ability to perform well academically, its fluctuating rankings and mixed proficiency rates suggest room for improvement. Additionally, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism and percentage of students from low-income households highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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