Summary:
Paragon Academy Of Technology is a public charter high school in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, and is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida.
While Paragon Academy Of Technology has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.83% to 51.13% over the past three school years, its test scores and chronic absenteeism rates are generally lower than the nearby high schools, such as Hollywood Hills High School and Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High. The school's proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were 40%, 26%, and 56%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 57%, 54%, and 52%.
Paragon Academy Of Technology's spending per student has increased from $7,529 in 2020-2021 to $9,479 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby high schools, which ranged from $8,179 to $11,391 in 2022-2023. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has significantly increased from 12.2% in 2018-2019 to 39.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. To improve its performance, the school may need to focus on addressing these issues and learning from the strategies employed by the nearby high-performing schools.
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