Summary:
The University Preparatory Art & Design district in Michigan operates two schools - University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary. These schools serve a predominantly African American student population, with over 97% of students identifying as African American at each school. However, the academic performance at these schools is significantly below state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
The high school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.9%, but also a concerning 10% dropout rate. Both schools also struggle with extremely high chronic absenteeism, with the high school at 66.2% and the elementary school at 48.5%, well above the state average. Despite the high per-student spending ($12,325 and $12,385) and favorable student-teacher ratios (16.6 and 14.0), the schools are underperforming academically, indicating a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization.
Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the University Preparatory Art & Design district face significant challenges in improving educational outcomes for their students. Addressing the low proficiency rates, high absenteeism, and other issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to ensure these students receive the support and resources they need to succeed.
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