Summary:
The 86040 zip code area in Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Page Unified School District #8. While the district as a whole is struggling, with low test scores, high dropout rates, and low graduation rates, a few standout schools in the area are outperforming the rest.
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, has some of the highest test scores in the area, with 50% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population. Similarly, Sage & Sand Academy, an alternative public virtual school, has higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 25% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics.
In contrast, the traditional public high schools in the area, such as Page High School, Tse'yaato' High School, and Manson Mesa High School, have much lower graduation rates, ranging from 33.3% to 87.1%, and higher dropout rates, ranging from 15.1% to 30.0%. The schools in the area also serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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