Summary:
The Madison Metropolitan School District is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with West High standing out as the top-performing school in the district and one of the best in the state, while other schools like LaFollette High and East High lag behind.
West High is the clear standout, ranking 39th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 60-70% of 10th graders proficient or better in various subjects, and an impressive 91% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Shabazz-City High, while improving its statewide ranking, still lags behind with a 2-star rating and lower test scores, but has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.7.
The data reveals significant performance gaps across the district, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced-price lunch rates, and academic achievement. Schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Innovative High, Capital High, and LaFollette High, generally have the lowest test scores. However, the district-wide consistency in graduation and dropout rates suggests that these metrics may be influenced by district-level policies and practices, rather than being solely school-specific.
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