Summary:
In zip code 77092, there is one high school, Scarborough High School, serving grades 9 through 12 within the Houston Independent School District (Isd), an area where nearly all students face significant economic challenges.
Scarborough High School is a school of stark contrasts and notable progress. With 691 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, the school has shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 17th to the 37th percentile in state rankings over two years. It excels in Biology (80.74% proficient) and U.S. History (73.2% proficient), outperforming both the district and state averages. However, it struggles significantly in English I and II Reading (28.41% and 37.79% proficient) and Algebra I (44.17% proficient), all well below state averages. Despite 96.67% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school boasts a strong 87% graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, both better than the district averages.
The most compelling takeaway is the school's rapid academic turnaround, particularly in Biology and Algebra I, where proficiency rates more than doubled in a single year. This suggests effective interventions are taking place. While the school clearly needs to focus on improving English and math scores, its ability to keep students engaged and graduating, combined with its standout performance in specific subjects, makes it a potential model for other high-poverty schools in the district. The low dropout rate and high graduation rate are strong indicators of a supportive school environment.
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