Summary:
The New Albany-Floyd County Con School district in Indiana is home to two high schools: Floyd Central High School and New Albany Senior High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Floyd Central consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and New Albany Senior lagging behind.
Floyd Central High School stands out as the district's exemplary institution, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently high proficiency rates on standardized tests like the SAT and ILEARN. The school's 72.48% proficiency in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing far exceeds the district and state averages. Additionally, Floyd Central has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a higher 4-year graduation rate compared to New Albany Senior. In contrast, New Albany Senior High School has a 2-3 star rating and significantly lower academic performance metrics.
The performance gap between the two schools may be influenced by their differing student demographics. Floyd Central has a predominantly white and more affluent student population, with only 18.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 55.68% at New Albany Senior. This socioeconomic and racial disparity could be a contributing factor to the academic achievement gap, despite the higher per-student spending at New Albany Senior. The district-wide performance, as reflected in the SAT and ILEARN scores, also indicates room for improvement, with proficiency rates below the state average in many areas.
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