Summary:
The Santa Cruz Valley Unified District in Arizona has only one high school, Rio Rico High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96.04% of students identifying as Hispanic. While the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than district and state averages, the school faces unique challenges and opportunities in serving its diverse student body.
Rio Rico High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, with only 23% and 12% of 11th-grade students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school's four-year graduation rate of 89.7% is also slightly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $5,911 is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 25.6 is higher than the state average.
Despite these challenges, the data highlights the unique characteristics and needs of the school's student population. By closely examining the school's performance metrics and demographic factors, the school and district can work to develop targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes and support student success. This may involve addressing resource constraints, implementing specialized instructional practices, and fostering a learning environment that meets the specific needs of the school's diverse student body.
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