Summary:
The city of Latham, Ohio is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Western Local school district. While the schools share some common strengths, such as relatively high graduation rates and science proficiency, they also face challenges, particularly around chronic absenteeism and uneven academic performance across grade levels and subjects.
Western High School stands out with a 92.9% four-year graduation rate and strong performance in 8th-grade science, outpacing the state average. However, the school also grapples with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.0%. In contrast, Western Primary and Western Elementary School have lower chronic absenteeism rates, with Western Elementary excelling in 5th-grade science proficiency. Yet, Western Primary struggles with below-average 3rd-grade math and English language arts scores.
Across the district, the schools share a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. This lack of diversity may be an area for the district to address. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, ranging from $10,663 at Western High School to $11,716 at Western Primary, suggests potential funding disparities that could impact the quality of education and resources available to students. By addressing these challenges, the Western Local school district can work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all students in Latham, Ohio.
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