Summary:
The East Sac County Community School District in Iowa is home to a single high school, East Sac County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high graduation rate, it also faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate and inconsistent academic performance compared to the state average.
East Sac County High School had an 88.3% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, slightly above the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate was significantly higher than the state average at 21.6%. The school's performance on the ISASP tests was mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average, while others fell below. Additionally, 40.73% of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average.
Despite the school district's relatively high spending per student at $16,343 in the 2018-2019 school year, the inconsistent academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to the areas of greatest need. Addressing these challenges, such as the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions and support, could be key priorities for the school and district to improve student outcomes.
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