Summary:
The Iowa City Community School District is home to 4 high schools serving grades 9-12: Iowa City High School, West Senior High School, Liberty High School, and Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between these schools, with Liberty High School and West Senior High School outperforming the district and state averages, while Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School struggles significantly.
Liberty High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 97th out of 338 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It consistently achieves high academic results, with over 80% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School has significantly lower proficiency rates, despite having the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the high schools. West Senior High School has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Asian students compared to the other schools. Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may contribute to the observed disparities in academic performance, highlighting the need for the district to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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