Delasalle Charter School

The DeLaSalle Charter High School is the sole high school in the Delasalle Charter School district in Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 187 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 377 out of 378 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's academic performance is very low, with only 11.4% of students proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school also struggles with student engagement and attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 59.4% and a dropout rate of 10.8%, both significantly higher than the state averages. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting issues with resource allocation and the effectiveness of the school's educational approach.

The high percentage of students (98.4%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the student population faces significant economic challenges, which may be contributing to the school's struggles. Addressing these underlying issues, such as low student engagement, poor academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, will be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a quality education to its students.