Summary:
This analysis examines five high schools serving grades 9-12 (with one alternative school for grades 10-12) within the Marysville School District, a district that ranks in the bottom 25% statewide, revealing significant variation in performance and resources among the schools.
Marysville Getchell High School stands out as the district's top performer, with the highest graduation rate and test scores that are closest to state averages, while Marysville Pilchuck High School shows the most improvement in its statewide ranking. In contrast, Marysville NWESD 189 Youth Engagement, an alternative school, has extremely low graduation and high dropout rates alongside the lowest per-student spending. Smaller schools like Legacy High School and Heritage School have very high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios but deliver mixed academic results.
Key takeaways for parents include a major district-wide challenge in math proficiency, where all schools lag significantly behind the state average. There is no clear link between higher spending and better outcomes, and graduation rates vary dramatically from 16% to 88% across the district. The data suggests that while the district faces overall challenges, there are individual schools demonstrating success and improvement that may offer valuable insights.
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