Summary:
The 46016 zip code area is home to two high schools: Anderson Preparatory Academy and Excel Center - Anderson. While both serve high school students, Anderson Preparatory Academy stands out with its broader grade range, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, and a significantly higher four-year graduation rate of 82.0% compared to Excel Center - Anderson's 17.8%.
Academically, Anderson Preparatory Academy has lower proficiency rates compared to state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Excel Center - Anderson has even lower proficiency rates, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and only 7.14% in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing. However, Anderson Preparatory Academy serves a more diverse student population, with 48.84% White, 23.96% African American, and 16.67% Hispanic students, compared to Excel Center - Anderson's higher percentage of White students at 54.78%.
The data also reveals significant challenges faced by Excel Center - Anderson, with an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 95.1% and a dismal four-year graduation rate of 17.8%. In contrast, Anderson Preparatory Academy spends more per student ($11,194) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may contribute to its relatively better performance. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the 46016 zip code area.
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