Summary:
The city of Parowan, Utah is home to two schools: Parowan School, an elementary school serving grades K-6, and Parowan High, a high school serving grades 7-12. These schools are part of the Iron District.
Parowan High stands out as a top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 25-40 high schools in Utah over the past 3 school years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 88.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Parowan High students also perform well on standardized tests, with many grade levels exceeding the district and state averages in subjects like Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In contrast, Parowan School, the local elementary school, has a more average performance profile, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and mixed test score results.
While Parowan High excels in English Language Arts, its math proficiency lags behind, particularly in 10th grade. Conversely, Parowan School shows stronger math performance but weaker English Language Arts results. Both schools also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.8%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, Parowan School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 50.84% of its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, compared to 34% at Parowan High.
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