Summary:
The Paragould School District in Arkansas contains a single high school, Paragould High School, which serves grades 9-12. Based on the available data, Paragould High School appears to be an underperforming school compared to state averages, with consistently low proficiency rates across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
Academically, Paragould High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology are generally below the state averages. The school's highest proficiency rates are in 9th grade Geometry (60%) and 9th grade Biology (84.1%), but these still lag behind the state averages. Overall, the school's academic performance is struggling, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
Regarding demographic and socioeconomic factors, Paragould High School has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 is relatively low, which could be a positive factor in terms of individual attention and support for students. However, the school's per-student spending of $9,685 for the 2018-2019 school year, while slightly above the state average, does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.
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