Summary:
The Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District consists of a single public charter high school, Stella High Charter Academy, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 521 students. This school stands out for its strong 93.2% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average, as well as its diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic (85.41%) and African American (13.63%).
While Stella High Charter Academy excels in English Language Arts/Literacy with a 62.3% proficiency rate above the state average, its Mathematics and Science proficiency rates of 22.13% and 24.79% respectively are lower than the state averages. This suggests an area for potential improvement and targeted interventions to help students improve their performance in these subjects. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high 30.6% chronic absenteeism rate, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
Despite these areas for improvement, Stella High Charter Academy's strong graduation rates and diverse student population are notable strengths. The school's high percentage (94.24%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch also indicates that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which is an important context to consider when evaluating the school's performance and the resources it may need to support its students.
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