Summary:
The 40517 zip code in Lexington, Kentucky is home to a single high school, Tates Creek High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, it faces some academic challenges, with test scores lagging behind the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages across multiple subject areas.
Tates Creek High School's performance on standardized tests appears to be an area of concern, with the school scoring below the county and state in mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. For example, in 10th grade mathematics, Tates Creek scored 36% proficient or better compared to 43% for Fayette County and 41% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which may be contributing to the lower test scores.
Despite these academic challenges, Tates Creek High School is well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 and a high per-student spending of $33,178 in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 55.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. By addressing the attendance and academic performance issues, while leveraging the school's resources and understanding the unique needs of its student population, the district and school leaders can work to improve overall student success.
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