Summary:
The 64424 zip code is home to a single high school, South Harrison High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and varying proficiency rates on End of Course exams. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, it faces challenges such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate and a significant proportion of students from low-income families.
South Harrison High School's statewide ranking has ranged from 46th out of 378 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024 to 241st out of 352 in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent performance. The school's proficiency rates on End of Course exams are above the state average in English II but below the state average in Algebra I and Biology I, suggesting a need to focus on improving math and science instruction. The school's four-year graduation rate of 90.9% is a positive indicator, but its dropout rate of 1.8% is slightly higher than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges, as 44.36% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, and the chronic absenteeism rate is 17.3%, higher than the state average. Despite the higher per-student spending of $13,893 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, the school's performance suggests that the allocation and utilization of resources may need to be examined more closely to support student learning and achievement.
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