Summary:
The Wilson High School is the sole high school serving the Wilson area. With only 88 students enrolled, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 10% of high schools statewide and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wilson High School's academic performance is well below state averages, with only 19% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to a 37% state average. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates at 19%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% is slightly below the state average, indicating room for improvement.
The data suggests that Wilson High School's small size, high poverty rate (76.14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), and relatively high spending per student ($15,974 per student) may be contributing factors to its underperformance. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as funding, teacher quality, or community factors, will likely require a comprehensive approach involving school leadership, the local community, and state-level education policymakers.
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