Summary:
South Ridge High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R district in Arizona. With a total enrollment of 408 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona high schools and maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.
Academically, South Ridge High School struggles, with proficiency rates below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is 89.0%, and its dropout rate is 4.9%. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population (89.46%) and has a high percentage of students (69.61%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student demographic.
While the data highlights the challenges faced by South Ridge High School, it also presents an opportunity for the school to implement data-driven strategies and evidence-based practices to improve student learning and academic outcomes. By addressing the identified areas of concern, the school can work towards providing a more equitable and effective educational experience for its students.
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