Wmi On Line

Wmi On Line is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Show Low, Arizona, which is part of the Show Low Unified School District. With just 56 students, Wmi On Line has faced significant challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates, high dropout rates, and significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

Over the past several years, Wmi On Line has had four-year graduation rates ranging from as low as 8.6% to as high as 62.5%, which is much lower than the 90.8% graduation rate at Show Low High School. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 22.4% to 46.8%, far exceeding the 2.3% dropout rate at Show Low High School. Academically, Wmi On Line students have struggled, with only 4% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to 23% in the district and 22% statewide.

The challenges faced by Wmi On Line may be related to its limited resources, as the school spent only $1,914 per student in 2021-2022, significantly less than the $8,595 per student spent at Show Low High School. While the school serves a unique demographic, with a higher percentage of White and Native American students compared to nearby schools, the root causes of its performance issues likely require a comprehensive approach to address the specific needs of its virtual and alternative education setting.