Summary:
The Mountain Home School District in Arkansas is home to two high schools: Mountain Home Career Academies and Guy Berry College And Career Academy. While Mountain Home Career Academies is a standout performer, ranking 77th out of 305 Arkansas high schools with a 4-star rating, Guy Berry College And Career Academy struggles, ranking 291st with a 0-star rating.
Mountain Home Career Academies consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. In contrast, Guy Berry College And Career Academy has proficiency rates well below the district and state averages across all subject areas. Additionally, Mountain Home Career Academies has a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 37.55%, compared to 77.36% at Guy Berry College And Career Academy, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students at the latter school.
The significant performance gap between the two high schools within the same district raises questions about the district's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for all students. The district may need to examine its resource allocation, teaching practices, and support systems to ensure that all schools are able to achieve high levels of academic success. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by Guy Berry College And Career Academy could lead to meaningful improvements in academic performance for the students in this school.
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