Summary:
The Harrisburg R-VIII school district in Missouri contains a single high school, Harrisburg High, which serves grades 9-12. The data indicates that Harrisburg High is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state, with low proficiency rates in core subjects and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Harrisburg High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.8%, but its dropout rate of 2.4% is still higher than the state average. The school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology I, and Geometry significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Harrisburg High has a relatively high percentage of students (29.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, suggests that it may have the resources to provide more individualized support to its students. Overall, the data suggests that Harrisburg High could benefit from targeted efforts to improve academic outcomes, address chronic absenteeism, and support students from low-income families.
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