Summary:
The Pathways High is the sole high school located within the Pathways High Inc district in Wisconsin. Serving grades 9-12, the school faces significant academic and demographic challenges, as evidenced by its low ranking, poor test scores, and high poverty levels.
Pathways High is ranked 412 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 358 (2023-2024) to 374 (2022-2023), with a 1-star rating. Despite spending a relatively high amount of $23,340 per student, the school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 14.81% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better in Forward Exam/Social Studies, compared to the state average of 47.67%, and 24.14% scoring proficient or better in ACT/Science, compared to the state average of 43.42%.
The school's challenges extend beyond academics, with a 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate and a 1.3% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, 100% of Pathways High's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty population that may contribute to the school's struggles. While the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student outcomes and address the school's persistent challenges.
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