Summary:
The Gila Bend Unified District in Arizona is home to a single high school, Gila Bend High School, which serves a diverse student population with a majority of Hispanic (67.31%) and Native American (25.64%) students. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science, 6% in English Language Arts, and 3% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 22%, 40%, and 32%, respectively.
Gila Bend High School also faces challenges in terms of graduation and dropout rates. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 55.3%, and its dropout rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 13.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These academic and student outcome issues may be exacerbated by the school's lower spending per student ($6,594) and slightly higher student-teacher ratio (14.8) compared to state averages.
The data suggests that Gila Bend High School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income student population, which is predominantly Hispanic and Native American. Addressing the school's academic underperformance, high dropout rates, and resource constraints will be crucial in ensuring that all students in the Gila Bend Unified District have access to equitable educational opportunities.
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