Summary:
Apache Junction Unified District has only one high school, Apache Junction High School, serving grades 9-12. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's graduation rate of 83.2% is lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 5.8% is higher.
Apache Junction High School serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (52.05%) and Hispanic (41.74%). Nearly half of the students (47.85%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student of $4,909 is lower than the state average, which may impact the resources and support available to students and teachers.
While Apache Junction High School faces challenges in academic performance, graduation and dropout rates, and socioeconomic factors, the school may benefit from implementing targeted strategies to improve student outcomes. This could include enhancing instructional practices, providing additional support services, and exploring ways to increase funding and resource allocation to better serve the needs of the diverse student population.
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