Summary:
The schools in the 85634 zip code area serve a predominantly Native American student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. This community has 10 schools, including 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools, with no alternative schools. The data reveals stark educational inequities, with students performing well below state averages on standardized tests and high schools struggling with low graduation rates and high dropout rates.
The standout schools in this area are San Simon School, Santa Rosa Day School, and Santa Rosa Ranch School, all of which serve 100% Native American student populations and have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating significant economic disadvantage. These schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be an asset, but the data suggests this alone is not enough to overcome the challenges they face.
The Tohono O'odham High School also stands out, with a 100% Native American student body and a 97.14% free/reduced lunch rate. The alternative/specialized schools, such as Alternative High School and Alternative Middle School, have particularly poor outcomes, with very low graduation rates and high dropout rates, indicating a need for more support and resources for these vulnerable student populations.
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