Summary:
Zip code 46514 is home to one high school, Elkhart High School, serving grades 9-12. This public high school is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district.
Elkhart High School, with a student population of 3,195, has a four-year graduation rate of 88.4%, which is a positive indicator of student success in completing their high school education. However, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is notably high and could impact overall student achievement. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in standardized tests, particularly in SAT/Mathematics, are significantly below the state average, with only about 10-11% of students demonstrating proficiency. While reading and writing scores are closer to the state average, they still fall short. The school's consistent statewide ranking in the bottom quartile, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, further highlights these academic performance concerns.
The data reveals that Elkhart High School's academic performance closely mirrors that of the Elkhart Community Schools district as a whole, suggesting that these challenges may be systemic. A significant majority of students, 62.28%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a substantial need for support services. Despite spending $15,150 per student, which is above the state average, the academic outcomes raise questions about resource allocation effectiveness. The student-teacher ratio of 15.9 is within a reasonable range. While the school excels in graduating its students, addressing the high chronic absenteeism and improving test score proficiency are critical areas for focus.
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