Summary:
The Owensboro Independent school district in Kentucky is home to two high schools: Owensboro High School and Emerson Academy. While both schools share a similar four-year graduation rate of 93.5%, the data reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and overall school rankings.
Owensboro High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. In contrast, Emerson Academy struggles significantly, with 0% proficiency in English, mathematics, and reading on the ACT for 11th-grade students. This disparity is further reflected in their school rankings, with Owensboro High School earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Emerson Academy has a 0 or 1-star rating.
The data also reveals differences in the student populations served by the two schools. Emerson Academy has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (92.86%) compared to Owensboro High School (66.89%). Additionally, Owensboro High School spends more per student ($18,031) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.3) than Emerson Academy (9.6), which may contribute to the differences in academic performance.
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