Summary:
The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with a few standouts like William A Berkowitz Elementary and Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy performing well above the district and state averages on MCAS tests. However, the majority of schools, particularly at the high school level, struggle with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and poor graduation outcomes.
The Chelsea school district faces significant challenges in supporting students through to high school completion. While the Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 63.2% and a low dropout rate of 5.3%, other high schools like Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea have graduation rates as low as 4.3% and dropout rates as high as 55.3%. Addressing these disparities will be crucial for the district to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student, ranging from $16,312 at Clark Avenue School to $21,496 at Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, as well as student-teacher ratios, from 10.3 at Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy to 19.1 at Chelsea Opportunity Academy. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences and their impact on student outcomes will be crucial for the district to develop targeted strategies for improvement.
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