Summary:
The Verndale Public School District is home to a single high school, Verndale Secondary, serving grades 9-12. The school faces academic and socioeconomic challenges, with declining performance and higher dropout rates compared to state averages.
Verndale Secondary has an enrollment of 245 students, with a diverse racial makeup and a high percentage (58.78%) of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance on the MCA-III assessments is generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.63% in 7th grade math to 50% in 10th grade reading, compared to the state averages of 40.09% and 52.22%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 253 out of 472 high schools in 2021-2022 to 276 out of 480 in 2023-2024.
Despite these challenges, Verndale Secondary has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 15.4 compared to the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate of 89.3% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 6.3% is higher. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of Verndale Secondary's students and improve academic outcomes.
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