Positive Solutions Charter School

This analysis examines Positive Solutions Charter, a single high school (grades 9-12) in San Antonio, TX, serving 93 students within the Positive Solutions Charter School district, which ranks in the 7th percentile statewide.

The most critical finding for Positive Solutions Charter is a crisis in student persistence. The school reports a graduation rate of just 21.8% and a dropout rate of 19.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, meaning a vast majority of students are not completing high school on time. Academic performance is also deeply concerning, with test scores in most subjects falling far below state averages. For instance, Algebra I proficiency stands at 0%, and English I Reading proficiency is only 11.54%. The school spends $12,488 per student, a figure that does not translate into positive outcomes. However, there is a notable bright spot: Biology proficiency reached 66.67%, nearly matching the state average of 70.51%, suggesting effective instruction in that subject. The school's state ranking has improved slightly from the 8th percentile to the 14th percentile, but it remains in the bottom 15% of Texas high schools.

For parents, the data paints a clear picture of a school facing severe challenges. The combination of an extremely low graduation rate, a high dropout rate, and catastrophic test scores in core subjects like Algebra I and English indicates systemic issues. While the improvement in U.S. History scores (from 25% to 55% proficiency) and the strong Biology performance offer glimmers of hope, these are exceptions in an otherwise struggling environment. The school's small size may offer individualized attention, but the current metrics suggest that attention is not translating into academic success or student retention. Any parent considering this school should investigate the specific programs in place to address the math and reading deficits and the high dropout rate.