Summary:
In zip code 32112, there is one high school, Crescent City Junior-Senior High School, serving grades 7 through 12 with 945 students in the Putnam district, an area where 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Crescent City Junior-Senior High School presents a striking paradox: it boasts an exceptional 98.8% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average of 92.2%, yet it struggles with a severe 66.3% chronic absenteeism rate—more than double the state average. Academic performance is consistently below state benchmarks, with math proficiency particularly low (7th-grade math at 23% vs. 53% statewide) and 8th-grade science at just 17% (vs. 52% statewide). The school’s best scores are in Biology 1 (54%) and US History (56%), though both remain well below the state average of 74%. The school has a 1-star rating from Schooldigger and ranks in the 26th percentile statewide, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1 and per-student spending of $12,091.
The most concerning finding is the disconnect between the near-perfect graduation rate and the high absenteeism, suggesting the school may successfully push students toward diplomas without ensuring consistent attendance or strong academic foundations. Test scores show significant year-over-year volatility, with Algebra 1 proficiency improving from 29% to 40% while Civics dropped from 71% to 56%. Middle school grades (7th and 8th) are particularly weak, indicating foundational gaps that will challenge students in high school. Despite spending over $12,000 per student, outcomes remain low, raising questions about resource allocation. For parents, the key takeaway is that while the school excels at graduating students, it faces critical challenges in attendance and academic achievement that require urgent attention.
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