Summary:
Pulaski County Public Schools operates a single high school, Pulaski County Senior High, serving grades 9-12. Located in Pulaski County, Virginia, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Pulaski County Senior High has demonstrated strong performance in certain subject areas, such as Writing and Geometry, where its proficiency rates significantly exceed the statewide averages.
However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 227 out of 329 high schools in 2023-2024 to 194 out of 328 high schools in 2024-2025. This indicates a potential decline in performance relative to other schools in Virginia. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% is relatively high, which can be a barrier to student learning and achievement.
With a student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1 and spending per student of $8,184, which is below the state average, Pulaski County Senior High may face challenges in providing adequate resources and support for its students. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's areas of concern and improve student outcomes across all subject areas.
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