Summary:
The city of Buckfield, Maine is home to a single public high school, Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of Regional School Unit 10. While the school has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking over the past three years, dropping from a respectable 30th out of 82 high schools in 2020-2021 to 112th out of 123 in 2022-2023, it continues to face several challenges that may be contributing to its performance.
One significant concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.0%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 15-20%. This could be a major factor in the school's declining academic performance and ranking. Additionally, with 40.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Buckfield Junior-Senior High School serves a population with relatively high levels of economic disadvantage, which can present additional challenges in providing resources and support for students.
Another notable aspect of the school is its lack of diversity, with 97.75% of the student population identifying as white. This lack of racial and ethnic diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world. Overall, while Buckfield Junior-Senior High School faces several challenges, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support could be necessary to address the school's declining performance and better serve the needs of its students.
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