Summary:
The city of Coolidge, Arizona is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools, serving a predominantly low-income student population. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like Imagine Coolidge Elementary performing relatively well, while the majority of schools struggle with very low proficiency rates in core subjects.
One notable school is Imagine Prep Coolidge, a public charter high school with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.3%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 5.8%. In contrast, Coolidge Alternative Program, a public high school, has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district but very low test scores and a 4-year graduation rate of only 45%.
The data also highlights the unique school types in the Coolidge area, such as the Blackwater Community School, which serves a 100% Native American student population, and the Coolidge Virtual Academy, a public virtual high school. Overall, the Coolidge school district faces significant challenges in improving academic performance and supporting its predominantly low-income student population, with wide variations in funding and student outcomes across the schools.
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