Summary:
In zip code 33472 (Boynton Beach, FL), there is one high school, Somerset Academy Canyons High School, a public charter school serving grades 9-12 with 1,024 students as part of the Palm Beach district.
Somerset Academy Canyons High School presents a mixed profile of strengths and challenges. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA) and US History, with 83% of 10th graders proficient in ELA and 82% proficient in US History, both well above district and state averages. It also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, surpassing the district's 93.5% and state's 92.2%. However, math performance is a significant weakness, with only 44% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and Geometry, far below the district averages of 66% and 59%, respectively. The school's state ranking has declined from the 78th percentile to the 70th percentile over two years, and chronic absenteeism is high at 34.5%, compared to the district average of 23.4%. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio is exceptionally high at 43.8:1, which may contribute to these issues.
Key metrics include a spending per student of $10,347 and 31.05% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the school's strong graduation rate and ELA scores are notable, the combination of low math proficiency, high absenteeism, and a declining state rank suggests that Somerset Academy Canyons High School may need to address its math curriculum and attendance policies to maintain its competitive edge. The stark contrast between its academic strengths and weaknesses makes it a school of notable contrasts for parents to consider.
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