Summary:
Jones County School District 37-3 in South Dakota has only one high school, Jones County High School - 01, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 15th out of 138 schools in 2022-2023 to 106th out of 141 schools in 2023-2024. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 86.4% is slightly below the state average, its dropout rate of 2.6% is slightly higher.
Academically, Jones County High School - 01 has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (26.67%), Mathematics (46.67%), and Science (33.33%) falling below the state averages. The school's performance in these subjects has been mixed, with some improvements in Mathematics but declines in English Language Arts and Science. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.19%) and its relatively high per-student spending ($15,647) suggest that the school may be serving a population with greater educational needs and challenges.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Jones County High School - 01 in the Jones County School District 37-3 reveals a school facing academic challenges, with declining proficiency rates in core subjects and a fluctuating statewide ranking. The school's demographic and financial factors suggest that it may be serving a population with greater educational needs, which could be an opportunity for targeted interventions and support programs to help these students succeed.
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