Summary:
The 36750 zip code area is home to two alternative high schools, Isabella High School and Maplesville High School, both part of the Chilton County school district. Unfortunately, these schools are struggling, with low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Both Isabella High School and Maplesville High School have a 90.0% four-year graduation rate, but a concerning 6.7% dropout rate. Chronic absenteeism is also high at 14.8% for both schools. Academically, the schools perform significantly below the Chilton County and Alabama state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.36% of 11th graders at Isabella High School proficient or better in math, compared to 13.47% for Chilton County and 23.71% for the state.
Despite Maplesville High School spending more per student ($10,143) than Isabella High School ($8,326), the schools' performance metrics are not significantly different, suggesting that simply spending more money may not be the solution to the schools' challenges. Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the underlying issues, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, may be more important in improving the educational opportunities for students in this area.
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