Summary:
The Central R-III school district in Missouri is home to a single high school, Central High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 80th and 134th out of over 350 schools in recent years.
Central High has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, indicating that the school is generally successful in keeping students engaged and on track to graduate. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. In terms of academic performance, Central High performs better than the state average in Biology I and English II, but lags behind in Algebra I and Government.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 54.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Central High benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.9, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning and engagement. Overall, the analysis of the data for Central High highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the school, and continued monitoring and targeted interventions will be crucial for driving sustainable progress and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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