Summary:
The 36736 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Marengo High School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 246 students. As an alternative school, Marengo High School may cater to students with specialized needs or circumstances, contributing to some of the observed challenges.
Marengo High School has a 90.0% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive indicator, but also a 7.5% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8%, a concern. Academically, Marengo High School's test scores are generally lower than the Marengo County and Alabama state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with only 4.35% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 15.66% in Marengo County and 23.71% statewide.
The school's student population faces significant economic disadvantage, with 91.87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Marengo High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 and spends $13,444 per student, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest a commitment to providing resources and support, but the academic outcomes indicate that more targeted interventions may be needed to improve student learning and outcomes.
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