Summary:
Wellspring Preparatory High School is the sole public charter high school in this analysis, serving grades 9-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged learners. However, the school has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 179 out of 531 Michigan high schools in 2021-2022 to 590 out of 743 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating declining from 3 stars to 1 star over the same period.
Academically, Wellspring Preparatory High School struggles with lower-than-average proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school also grapples with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 51.0%, which likely contributes to its 68.4% four-year graduation rate and 10.9% dropout rate. Despite spending $15,491 per student, which is above the state average, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is slightly higher than the recommended ratio, suggesting potential challenges in providing individualized attention and support.
Overall, the data indicates that Wellspring Preparatory High School faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement and engagement of its diverse student population. Addressing equity gaps, improving attendance and graduation rates, and optimizing resource allocation will be crucial for the school to reverse its declining performance and better serve the needs of its community.
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