Summary:
Zip code 34669 in Hudson, Florida, is served by two public high schools, Fivay High School and Hudson High School, both part of the Pasco County School District, which holds a 2-star rating.
Hudson High School stands out as the stronger performer in the area, particularly due to its exceptional 99.7% graduation rate, which far exceeds both Fivay's 89.1% rate and the state average of 92.2%. However, this high graduation rate contrasts sharply with low standardized test scores; for example, only 28% of Hudson students are proficient in Algebra 1 compared to the state average of 63%. Fivay High School shows signs of improvement, with its state rank rising from the 22nd to the 30th percentile and year-over-year gains in Biology, US History, and English Language Arts. In contrast, Hudson has seen a decline, dropping from the 39th to the 32nd percentile, with decreasing proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th-grade ELA. Both schools face a significant chronic absenteeism crisis, with Fivay at 58.0% and Hudson at 40.5%, rates that are well above the state average of 31.4% and likely a major factor behind the low test scores.
Despite nearly identical spending per student (around $9,800), Hudson achieves better outcomes in graduation rates and most test subjects, suggesting that factors like school culture and leadership play a key role. Fivay serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (59.78% eligible for free/reduced lunch versus 48.3% at Hudson), which correlates with its lower graduation rate and higher absenteeism. For parents, Hudson offers a near-perfect graduation rate but concerning academic proficiency, while Fivay is on an upward trajectory but struggles with attendance and economic challenges. Both schools require careful consideration of these trade-offs.
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