High Schools in Clearwater R-I

The Clearwater R-I school district in Missouri is home to a single high school, Clearwater High, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school boasts a high graduation rate of 94.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%, its academic performance on standardized tests lags significantly behind the state average, with proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I below 25% of the state's benchmarks.

Clearwater High faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with 24.7% of students missing an excessive number of school days. This high rate of chronic absenteeism may be contributing to the school's low test scores. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a high percentage (59.75%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student body. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, which may be a strength in supporting student learning.

Overall, while Clearwater R-I district's sole high school, Clearwater High, has a commendable graduation rate, the school's academic performance on standardized tests and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest areas for improvement. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these challenges, such as supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, should be a priority for the school and the district.