Summary:
Global Technical Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school faces significant challenges, including underperforming academic results, a student population with high socioeconomic disadvantages, and funding allocation concerns.
Academically, Global Technical Academy students perform well below the state averages on M-Step and PSAT tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, only 11.54% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.9%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3% is also higher than the state average, further contributing to the academic challenges.
Serving a student population where 90.34% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, Global Technical Academy faces significant socioeconomic disadvantages. Despite spending $16,648 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. While the school's status as a public charter institution provides opportunities for targeted interventions and innovative approaches, addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and improving educational outcomes will be crucial for the future success of the school and its students.
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