Summary:
The 58369 zip code is home to a single high school, Saint John High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance and a student population that is entirely economically disadvantaged.
Saint John High School has struggled to maintain its academic standing, ranking in the bottom quarter of North Dakota high schools for the past three school years, with a ranking as low as 122 out of 122 schools in 2023-2024. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly concerning, with only 19.5% of 10th graders and all grades combined scoring proficient or better, compared to 22% and 41% statewide. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are somewhat higher, suggesting potential curriculum or instructional challenges in math that need to be addressed.
The high school's challenges are further compounded by the fact that 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage. This likely presents unique challenges in terms of providing adequate resources and support for students. Despite the school's low performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student at $18,712, raising questions about how those funds are being allocated and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning.
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