Summary:
The 42647 zip code is home to a single high school, McCreary Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 in the McCreary County school district. The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, but maintains a relatively high graduation rate despite struggling with academic performance compared to state averages.
McCreary Central High School has an enrollment of 718 students and is ranked 79 out of 157 high schools in Kentucky, with a 3 out of 5 star rating. The school's 4-year graduation rate is 93.5%, and its dropout rate is 1.1%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments and the ACT, is generally below the state averages across multiple subject areas, including math, reading, science, writing, and ACT English, math, and reading.
The school's high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 25.0%, may be contributing to the academic challenges, and the school's per-student spending of $16,167 suggests a commitment to providing resources and support for its students. Despite these efforts, the data indicates that the school is facing significant obstacles in effectively educating its predominantly low-income student population and improving student outcomes.
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