Summary:
The Chetopa-St. Paul school district in Kansas is home to two high schools: St. Paul High School and Chetopa High. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, the data analysis reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
St. Paul High School emerges as the standout school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Kansas high schools in recent years. The school's test scores exceed the district and state averages across subjects and grade levels, with 41.66% of 10th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 27.26% for the district and 21.31% for the state. Additionally, St. Paul High School spends more per student ($15,669) than Chetopa High ($12,046), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
In contrast, Chetopa High has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of Kansas high schools, with several grade levels having 0% proficiency in math. The school also has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (82.09%) compared to St. Paul High School (53.62%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. These factors, along with the lower spending per student, may contribute to the academic challenges faced by Chetopa High.
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