Summary:
The Clinton Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Clinton High School, which serves grades 9-12. The data shows that Clinton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Iowa high schools over the past 3 school years, indicating it is a low-performing school compared to state averages.
Clinton High School had an 88.3% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, slightly below the state average. The school also had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Clinton High School's proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, 47.84% of Clinton High School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite spending $16,691 per student in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average, Clinton High School continues to underperform. This indicates that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the district may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as attendance, economic disadvantage, and instructional quality, will likely be crucial for improving student performance at Clinton High School.
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