Summary:
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is a small school district in Virginia that operates a single high school, James Monroe High. This school faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its low statewide ranking of 321st out of 328 Virginia high schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.8%, the school's dropout rate of 4.5% and chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% are both higher than the state averages.
Academically, James Monroe High generally underperforms the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with some notable exceptions. The school performs relatively well in Algebra II for 9th grade, with 84.62% proficiency compared to the state average of 93.75%, and in Geometry for 9th grade, with 79.17% proficiency compared to the state average of 84.89%. However, these bright spots are overshadowed by the school's overall low test scores and academic performance.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges. James Monroe High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (84.68%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $10,034 compared to the state average, these resources do not appear to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes. The school's struggles suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to its underperformance.
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