Summary:
The Quincy School District in Washington serves high school students through two distinct schools: Quincy High School, a traditional comprehensive school with about 860 students, and the much smaller, alternative Quincy Innovation Academy Big Picture, which serves only 24 students across grades 6-12 within a project-based learning model.
Comparing the two schools reveals important differences. Quincy High School graduates students at a rate higher than the state average, but its students test significantly below state averages in core subjects, especially math where only 13% are proficient. In contrast, the small Quincy Innovation Academy matches the state average in English proficiency. The traditional high school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch than the alternative academy.
Overall, high schools in the Quincy School District face academic challenges, with the district itself ranked in the bottom 5% statewide. While graduation success is a strength at the main high school, the low test scores, particularly in math and science, indicate a need for academic improvement. The Innovation Academy's performance suggests that smaller, personalized learning environments can be effective within the district, even as both schools operate with similar per-student funding.
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