Summary:
The Clark-Shawnee Local school district in Ohio operates two schools: Shawnee Elementary School and Shawnee Middle School/High School. The data shows that Shawnee Middle School/High School is the standout school in the district, with a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher state-wide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores compared to the elementary school.
Shawnee Middle School/High School outperforms the state average on several key end-of-course exams, including American Government, American History, Biology, and English II. However, the high school lags the state average on Geometry and 8th grade Math. Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 13.9%, which could be an area for improvement. The middle/high school also has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 59.47%, suggesting a need to focus on supporting economically disadvantaged students, particularly as they transition to secondary education.
The difference in spending per student between the elementary and secondary schools is notable, with Shawnee Middle School/High School spending $10,911 per student compared to $8,789 per student at the elementary school. This, along with the lower student-teacher ratio of 17 at the middle/high school level, may contribute to the stronger academic performance seen at that level.
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