Summary:
The Desoto County High School is the sole high school serving the Desoto area of Florida. While the school faces some challenges, it provides educational opportunities to the local community.
Desoto County High School is ranked 583 out of 844 Florida high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89.7% is slightly below the state average, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%. Student performance on standardized tests is generally below state averages across subjects and grade levels, with only 32% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 60% statewide. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 61.48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, Desoto County High School is working to provide a quality education to its students. The school's spending per student of $13,151 is slightly higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio of 18.1 is within the recommended range. Improving student outcomes at Desoto County High School will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors, such as attendance, student engagement, and support for economically disadvantaged families.
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