Summary:
The 68450 zip code is home to a single high school, Johnson County Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district.
Johnson County Central High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 114 out of 168 schools in 2023-2024 to 194 out of 215 schools in 2022-2023, before improving to the current 89 out of 146 ranking in the 2024-2025 school year. The school excels in Mathematics, with 60.47% of students proficient or better compared to the 41.27% statewide average, but lags behind the state average in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% and serves a population with nearly 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's fluctuating performance, it spends a significant amount per student at $25,142, which is higher than the state average. This high spending may indicate a focus on providing resources and support to address the needs of the student population. Overall, Johnson County Central High School has areas of strength, such as its Mathematics performance, but also faces challenges related to inconsistent statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a population with lower socioeconomic status.
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