Summary:
The Wylie Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is a top-tier district (96th percentile) that serves three high schools: Wylie High School, Wylie East High School, and Achieve Academy, offering a mix of large traditional schools and a smaller alternative program.
Wylie High School stands out as the district's academic leader, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide with a 98.7% graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate. It consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in core subjects like Biology, English I, and English II. Wylie East High School is a strong, close competitor, ranking in the 90th percentile and performing well above state averages, especially in Biology and U.S. History, where it slightly edges out Wylie High. Both schools serve a similar percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 25-28%) and have comparable student-teacher ratios and spending per student. In contrast, Achieve Academy is a small school (133 students) with a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (48.12%). Despite spending over $25,000 per student and having a low student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, its academic outcomes are significantly lower, ranking in the 16th percentile statewide. This suggests Achieve Academy serves a student population with greater challenges that require intensive support.
A key takeaway is that the district's overall high performance masks a significant internal disparity. While Wylie High and Wylie East drive the district's excellent reputation, Achieve Academy highlights that high spending does not guarantee high test scores, but rather reflects a resource-intensive mission to support at-risk students. Additionally, the district shows consistent strength in Biology and U.S. History across all schools, while English Language Arts appears to be the most challenging subject area.
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