Summary:
The city of Westby, Wisconsin is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Westby Area School District. The data reveals that Westby High School stands out for its impressive 96.1% four-year graduation rate, while Westby Middle School is a high-performing institution, ranking among the top 208 out of 640 middle schools in Wisconsin and outperforming the state average on several academic assessments.
Across the district, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 93.33% at Westby High to 94.35% at Westby Elementary. Westby Elementary also has the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 37.1%, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. Per-student spending varies, with Westby Elementary spending the most at $14,247 per student and Westby Middle spending the least at $12,505 per student.
While the schools in Westby generally perform well, with Westby Middle excelling academically and Westby High maintaining a strong graduation rate, there are areas for improvement. Westby High has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 24.0%, which may warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Westby, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and the unique characteristics of each institution.
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