Shabazz-City High

Shabazz-City High is a public high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 317 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shabazz-City High has shown significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 98 out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to a low of 435 out of 437 in 2007-2008 (0-star rating). The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, Shabazz-City High excels in certain student subgroups, such as special education students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, where it ranks among the top schools in the state. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84% to 91% in recent years, which is comparable to the nearby schools. Shabazz-City High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.7% to 63.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Waunakee High, Sun Prairie West High, and West High.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Shabazz-City High compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance lags behind its counterparts, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning. The analysis of Shabazz-City High reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and challenges. The school's ability to support certain student subgroups and maintain relatively high graduation rates are positive indicators, but the persistent academic performance gaps, high chronic absenteeism, and fluctuating statewide rankings suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address its areas of concern.