Summary:
The Elkhorn Area School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: Elkhorn Area High and Career and College Academy. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall quality.
Elkhorn Area High stands out as the district's top-performing school, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school boasts impressive proficiency rates, particularly in Social Studies (65.24%) and English Language Arts (61.99%). In contrast, Career and College Academy, a public charter high school, struggles significantly, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 25% across different subject areas and grade levels, and a much lower statewide ranking of 411 out of 431 high schools.
The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Elkhorn Area High has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7, compared to 26.2 at Career and College Academy, which may contribute to the former's better outcomes. Additionally, Elkhorn Area High spends $12,678 per student, while Career and College Academy spends $10,612 per student, suggesting that funding alone does not guarantee academic success.
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