Summary:
The Underwood Public School District in Minnesota is home to a single high school, Underwood Secondary, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 94% of students identifying as White, it has seen fluctuations in its academic performance and graduation rates compared to state averages.
Underwood Secondary's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments are mixed, with higher scores in reading but lower scores in math and science compared to the state. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 129 out of 480 high schools in 2023-2024 to 276 out of 472 in 2021-2022, indicating inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 82.6% is slightly lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 6.5% is higher.
Despite these challenges, Underwood Secondary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9, which may be a strength. However, the school district should consider addressing the lack of racial diversity and exploring ways to improve student retention and support systems to help more students successfully complete their high school education.
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