Summary:
The Alton R-IV school district in Missouri has only one high school, Alton High, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has a slightly above-average graduation rate, it consistently ranks in the bottom third of Missouri high schools and struggles with low test scores, particularly in math and science.
Alton High has a 1-star rating out of 5 from School Digger and ranks 271 out of 378 Missouri high schools. Its test scores are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 23.3% of 6th-grade students proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school also has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2%.
Despite spending slightly more per student than the state average and having a lower student-teacher ratio, Alton High's performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to its low academic achievement. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, may be a contributing factor that the district should consider when developing strategies to improve student outcomes.
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