Summary
Genoa-Hugo School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Hugo, Colorado, with a student population of 229. The school has seen fluctuations in its graduation rates, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism over the past few years, but overall, it has shown some promising trends and areas for improvement.
Genoa-Hugo School's four-year graduation rates have steadily improved, reaching 94.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state's average of around 82%. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 1.2% to 2.2% over the past few years, lower than the state's average of 2.5%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 13.8% in 2023-2024 to 27.7%, which is notably higher than the state's average of 18%.
Academically, Genoa-Hugo School has lower proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Math compared to the state and district averages, but its PSAT9/Reading and Writing proficiency rate for 9th graders is higher than the state average. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.39% to 52.4%, which is higher than the state's average of 42%. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.9, suggests that students may benefit from more individualized attention and support.
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