Summary:
The city of Astoria, Oregon is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the district.
Among the standout schools, Astoria Senior High School has the highest enrollment with 641 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8%. However, the school also faces challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% and mixed academic performance, scoring above the state average in English Language Arts but below average in Math and Science. In contrast, Hilda Lahti Elementary School, which is part of the Knappa School District 4, has the lowest statewide ranking and significantly underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests.
The data reveals stark differences in school performance between the Astoria School District 1 and the Knappa School District. While the Astoria schools generally perform around the state average, the Knappa schools lag behind considerably. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as funding differences, with per-student spending ranging from $16,198 at Lewis & Clark Elementary School to $25,611 at Knappa High School. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and supporting economically disadvantaged students could be important steps in improving educational outcomes for all students in the Astoria and Knappa school systems.
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