Summary:
The 52401 zip code in Iowa has only one high school, Metro High School, which serves grades 9-12. This public school has a diverse student population, with 40.88% White, 30.88% African American, 8.82% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, Metro High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with academic performance well below the Cedar Rapids Community School District and state averages.
Metro High School's academic struggles are evident across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 13.8% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.7% in the district and 73.8% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students (71.18%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1 and a per-student spending of $17,640, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest that the challenges faced by Metro High School may be more complex than just resource allocation, and there may be a need for a deeper investigation into the school's educational environment, curriculum, and instructional practices to identify and address the root causes of the poor student outcomes.
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