Summary:
The Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware is home to 5 high schools serving grades 9-12. The data reveals stark performance differences among these schools, with Conrad Schools of Science and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts consistently ranking among the top 5-6 high schools in the state, while Dickinson (John) School, McKean (Thomas) High School, and duPont (Alexis I.) High School are ranked in the bottom half of Delaware high schools.
The top-performing schools, Conrad Schools of Science and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts, have significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies compared to the district and state averages. These schools also boast impressive SAT performance, with 67% and 86% proficiency in ELA, respectively. In contrast, the lower-ranked schools struggle to meet state standards, indicating a need for the district to examine the factors contributing to these performance disparities and implement strategies to improve outcomes at these campuses.
Across the district, all five high schools share a concerning 20.4% chronic absenteeism rate, which may be an area requiring targeted intervention. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, ranging from $16,480 at Dickinson (John) School to $18,132 at McKean (Thomas) High School, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that the district should address to ensure a more equitable distribution of funds and support for all students.
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