Summary:
The Aurora East Unified School District 131 in Illinois has one high school, East High School, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 4,197 students.
East High School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across subjects. Only 6.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%, and just 10.3% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89.6% is lower than desired, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 44.0% is very high, indicating a need to address attendance barriers.
Despite the district spending $14,492 per student, which is higher than the state average, East High School's academic performance suggests the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. With 65.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can contribute to the observed academic and attendance issues. Addressing these complex factors will require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional practices, support student and family needs, and ultimately enhance the educational outcomes for the students of East High School.
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