Summary:
The Bartholomew Con School Corp district in Indiana is home to two high schools: Columbus North High School and Columbus East High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance and school characteristics.
Columbus North High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Indiana high schools over the past 3 years. The school boasts higher proficiency rates in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing (55.31% vs 48.84%) and SAT/Mathematics (35.53% vs 22.67%) compared to Columbus East High School. Additionally, Columbus North High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (24.6% vs 26.1%) and a more favorable student-teacher ratio (13.3 vs 18.0).
While both schools have similar 4-year graduation rates (around 83%), the racial makeup of the student populations differs significantly. Columbus North High School has a more diverse student body, with 64.03% White, 22.35% Hispanic, and 6.43% Asian students, compared to Columbus East High School, which has a higher percentage of White students at 79.09%. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools and ensure equitable access and support for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background.
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