Summary:
The North Jackson area has only one high school, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school's performance is mixed, with some areas of strength and others needing improvement.
Academically, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School performs below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. However, the school has a relatively high graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, which are positive indicators. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's higher-than-average spending per student suggests a focus on supporting these students.
One area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is relatively high and could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance. Overall, the school's statewide ranking of 130 out of 264, with a 3-star rating, indicates it is performing in the middle range compared to other schools in North Jackson. Addressing the areas of low academic proficiency and high chronic absenteeism could be key priorities for the school and district to improve student outcomes.
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