Summary:
The Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( district in Arizona operates two public charter virtual schools: Arizona Virtual Academy and Arizona Insight Academy. While Arizona Virtual Academy is the larger of the two with over 5,000 students, both schools are struggling to meet key performance metrics compared to state averages.
Both schools have significantly lower test scores, with only 16% and 9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in math at Arizona Virtual Academy and Arizona Insight Academy, respectively, compared to the state average of 30%. Graduation rates are also a concern, with Arizona Virtual Academy at 58.7% and Arizona Insight Academy at just 46.9%, well below the state average. Dropout rates are high as well, at 8.8% and 11.9% respectively.
Despite the challenges, the two schools serve a diverse student population with similar racial demographics. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as the relatively low spending per student, should be a priority for the district to ensure students receive a quality education and have the support they need to succeed.
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