Summary:
The Carthage R-Ix school district in Missouri is home to a single high school, Carthage High School, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively large student population of 1,610, its academic performance has been below average compared to other high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 189th and 239th out of 358-361 Missouri high schools over the past three school years.
Carthage High School's diverse student population, with 49.25% White and 45.34% Hispanic students, has not translated into strong academic outcomes. The school's proficiency rates on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) end-of-course exams are generally lower than the state averages, ranging from 23.5% in Government to 51.9% in English II. Additionally, a high percentage of students (59.94%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school district's relatively high spending per student ($11,416) and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, which is only slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio, Carthage High School continues to struggle academically. This suggests that factors beyond funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the school's below-average performance, and the district may need to explore additional strategies to support the learning needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.
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