Summary:
The Dayton Independent school district in Kentucky has only one high school, Dayton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Despite the school's relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and low dropout rate of 1.1%, its academic performance is generally below the state averages in Kentucky across most subjects and grade levels.
Dayton High School has a district rank of 131 out of 157 schools in Kentucky and a 1-star rating. The school struggles with low proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, and other subjects compared to state averages. For example, in 10th grade mathematics, only 33% of students are proficient, compared to the 41% state average. Similarly, in 11th grade science, only 15% of students are proficient, compared to the 22% state average. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance.
Despite the academic challenges, Dayton High School serves a high-need student population, with 86.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school spends a relatively high amount per student ($23,606) compared to the state average, but this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 could be an asset, but it has not been enough to overcome the other obstacles the school is facing. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting the high-need student population, may be crucial for improving student outcomes at Dayton High School.
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