Summary:
The city of Havana, Florida is home to two schools: Gadsden County High School and Havana Magnet School. Both schools serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, but the data reveals that Havana Magnet School is the standout performer in the district.
Havana Magnet School outshines Gadsden County High School on several key metrics. It has higher proficiency rates on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Civics, and Algebra 1. The magnet school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2% compared to 73.7% at Gadsden County High School, and a higher 4-year graduation rate of 76.1% versus 76.1% at the traditional high school. These results suggest the magnet school model may be more effective in this context.
While both Gadsden district schools have room for improvement in academic performance, the data highlights Havana Magnet School as the relative standout. Factors like higher per-student spending, a lower student-teacher ratio, and targeted interventions may contribute to the magnet school's stronger outcomes. Further investigation into Havana Magnet School's practices could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities across the region.
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