Summary:
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the YouthBuild Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 60th out of 60 districts in the state of Rhode Island and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy does not appear to be a standout school in the state, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 51st and 58th out of 60-61 high schools in recent years and a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in Rhode Island. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.0% is below the state average, and its proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 9.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.1% proficient or better in science.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student ($13,815) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 133:1, the data suggests that YouthBuild Preparatory Academy is a struggling school facing significant challenges. The high percentage (70.68%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles. Addressing these underlying factors and providing targeted interventions and support will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for its students.
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