Summary:
Biddeford Public Schools is a school district in Maine that contains a single high school, Biddeford High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant representation from African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school's academic performance and statewide ranking have been declining in recent years, indicating areas for improvement.
Biddeford High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.0%, which is slightly below the state average. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.1%, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve student learning. Additionally, nearly half (49.16%) of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, Biddeford Public Schools and Biddeford High School face several challenges, including declining statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and underperformance in core academic subjects. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to these issues, and the district and school leadership should prioritize addressing these areas of concern to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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