Summary:
The 36276 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Wadley High School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 406 students. The school is part of the Randolph County school district, which is ranked 88 out of 135 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Wadley High School has a respectable 90.0% four-year graduation rate, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is significantly lower than the Randolph County district and the state of Alabama across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 11th grade mathematics, only 3.23% of Wadley High School students were proficient or better, compared to 15% for Randolph County and 23.71% for the state. Similarly, in 11th grade science, only 6.45% of Wadley High School students were proficient or better, compared to 21.43% for Randolph County and 32.38% for the state.
The school's high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (66.75%) suggests that it serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student ($9,992) and low student-teacher ratio (18:1) do not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the school's instructional practices. Overall, the data indicates that Wadley High School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation into the school's strategies and support systems may be warranted.
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