Summary:
The Pulaski County Special School District in Arkansas is home to 4 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools include Sylvan Hills High School, Maumelle High School, Joe T. Robinson High School, and Mills University Studies High School. The performance and characteristics of these schools vary significantly, with Joe T. Robinson High School and Maumelle High School generally outperforming the other two schools on key metrics.
Joe T. Robinson High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 197th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Reading. In contrast, Mills University Studies High School has the lowest statewide ranking at 275th and the lowest proficiency rates across all subject areas. However, Mills University Studies serves a student population with the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 99.22%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 24.27% at Joe T. Robinson High School to 99.22% at Mills University Studies High School, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of these schools. Additionally, the school with the highest spending per student, Mills University Studies High School, has the lowest overall performance, indicating that simply spending more money may not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. The Pulaski County Special School District as a whole ranks 173rd out of 252 districts in Arkansas, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to support all of its high schools.
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