Summary:
In zip code 76086, located in Weatherford, Texas, there are two high schools serving grades 9-12 within the Weatherford Independent School District (Isd): the large, comprehensive Weatherford High School and the much smaller alternative campus, Rise Academy.
Weatherford High School is the standout performer in the area, enrolling 2,427 students and ranking in the 53rd percentile among Texas high schools. It boasts a strong 95.5% graduation rate and a very low 0.8% dropout rate. Academically, it significantly outperforms Rise Academy across all subjects, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (34.2%), English I Reading (55.61%), and U.S. History (71.18%) far exceeding those of its counterpart. In contrast, Rise Academy serves only 75 students and is ranked in the 15th percentile, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I Reading. This extreme performance gap highlights the challenges of serving a high-needs population at the alternative school, which also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (42.67% vs. 37.62% at Weatherford High).
A key finding is the counterintuitive resource allocation: Rise Academy has a higher student-teacher ratio (23.4:1) than Weatherford High School (14.7:1), which is unusual for an alternative school that typically requires more individualized support. This suggests Rise Academy may be under-resourced relative to its students' needs. Overall, Weatherford High School provides a stable, above-average education for most students, while Rise Academy represents the district's commitment to serving at-risk students, though with notably low academic outcomes.
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