Summary:
Barberton City, Ohio is home to a single high school, Barberton High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has an enrollment of 1,220 students, with a diverse student body that is 73.28% White, 14.26% African American, and 3.52% Hispanic. Academically, Barberton High School's performance on Ohio State Tests is mixed, with some subjects like American Government and American History exceeding the state average, while others like Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I fall below.
Barberton High School's four-year graduation rate of 82.8% is lower than the state average, and the school faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 44.6%. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as 59.59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $9,593, which provides context for the resources available to support student learning and school operations.
Overall, Barberton City schools face a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While Barberton High School excels in certain academic areas, the school's lower-than-average graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and strategies to support student success and address the unique needs of the school's diverse population.
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