Summary:
The 62449 zip code is home to a single high school, Oblong High School, which serves students in the Oblong CUSD 4 district. With 165 students, Oblong High School faces some significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
While the school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is a concern. In 2024-2025, only 25.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes.
Despite these academic challenges, Oblong High School appears to be well-resourced, with a higher spending per student ($16,503) and a lower student-teacher ratio (9.5) than the state averages. However, these resources have not yet translated into improved academic performance. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 49.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance issues.
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