Summary:
The 45661 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Scioto Valley Local and Pike County Area school districts.
Among the standout schools, Piketon Junior/Senior High School has the highest enrollment with 672 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.1%, but also a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.0%. Jasper Elementary School has the second-highest enrollment with 508 students and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, but its test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally below the state average. Vern Riffe Career Technology Center has a smaller enrollment of 443 students and a high percentage of students (62.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Piketon Junior/Senior High School showing mixed results and Jasper Elementary School generally underperforming on state tests. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate at Piketon Junior/Senior High School is a concerning issue, and the lack of racial diversity across the schools may limit the exposure of students to diverse perspectives and experiences. Overall, addressing the identified challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance disparities, could help enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for students in this community.
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