Summary:
The South Newton School Corp district in Indiana is home to a single high school, South Newton Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the state average in several key areas, including SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, SAT/Mathematics, and ILEARN/Biology.
The school's student population is predominantly White (80.99%), with a significant Hispanic population (16.53%) and a small African American population (0.41%). However, the school has a high percentage of students (51.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's elevated chronic absenteeism rate of 36.5%, which is a concern and can have a significant impact on academic outcomes.
Despite the school's resource allocation and relatively low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests that South Newton Senior High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address its academic performance challenges and the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population. By optimizing the use of its resources and implementing effective strategies to improve attendance and academic support, the school may be able to drive better outcomes for its students.
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