Summary:
The Colonial School District in Delaware is home to a single high school, Penn (William) High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data reveals that this school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on various academic measures, including standardized test scores and graduation rates.
Penn (William) High School has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 29th and 33rd out of 41 Delaware high schools over the past few years, with a current rating of 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year was 88.9%, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate for 2022-2023 was 3.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate for 2023-2024 was 20.4%, significantly higher than the state average.
Academically, Penn (William) High School's proficiency rates on the SAT and DeSSA assessments were significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance on the SAT Essay and DeSSA Social Studies assessment was also below the state average. These findings suggest that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and implementing targeted interventions and support programs could be crucial for improving the school's performance and outcomes.
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