Summary:
The 36091 zip code in Alabama has only one school, Verbena High School, which serves grades PK-12 as an alternative public school. The school is part of the Chilton County school district, which is ranked 102 out of 135 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Verbena High School stands out in several ways. It has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 90.0%, but also a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Chilton County and Alabama state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (83.13%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,584, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 for the 2023-2024 school year, which is relatively high compared to other schools. These factors may contribute to the school's academic performance and the ability of teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the analysis of Verbena High School highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, including academic performance, socioeconomic context, resource allocation, and staffing, when evaluating the effectiveness of a school and identifying areas for improvement.
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