Summary:
The 63869 zip code is home to a single high school, Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has seen a steady decline in recent years, with a drop in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, as well as academic proficiency rates that fall significantly below state averages.
Central High School's four-year graduation rate of 92.8% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 2.0% is higher than the state average. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 25.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. Demographically, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Central High School, the academic performance of the school remains significantly below the state averages across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and success. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve outcomes for the students at this school.
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