Summary:
Zip code 34224 in Englewood, Florida, is served by a single high school, Lemon Bay High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Charlotte County school district.
Lemon Bay High School presents a mixed picture of strong outcomes and notable challenges. The school boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 98.4%, far exceeding both the district and state averages. Academically, the school shines in humanities and science, with 81% of students proficient in US History and 74% proficient in Biology 1, both matching or outperforming state benchmarks. English Language Arts scores are also solid, with 65% of 10th graders and 62% of 9th graders meeting proficiency. However, math performance is a clear weakness, with only 50% proficient in Algebra 1 and 52% in Geometry, both below district and state averages. The school is ranked 283rd out of 838 high schools in Florida, placing it in the 66th percentile, a position that has remained stable over the past three years.
The most striking finding is the paradox between the high graduation rate and a chronic absenteeism rate of 38.7%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that while nearly all students eventually earn diplomas, a large portion are missing substantial instructional time. With a relatively low poverty level (26.66% eligible for free/reduced lunch) and per-student spending of $12,090, the absenteeism issue appears unrelated to economic hardship. On a positive note, test scores are improving year-over-year in several subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, US History, and 10th Grade ELA, indicating potential progress from school-wide initiatives.
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