Summary:
The Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district in Missouri has only one high school, Sherwood High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 88th out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 to 244th out of 378 in 2023-2024.
Sherwood High has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.1%, but its dropout rate is 2.6%, and its chronic absenteeism rate is 19.8%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I have been mixed, with Algebra I scores exceeding the district and state averages in 2022-2023 but falling below in 2023-2024, while Biology I scores have consistently lagged behind. Additionally, over 35% of Sherwood High students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge for the school.
Overall, Sherwood High appears to be a school with both strengths and weaknesses. While it maintains a strong graduation rate, its academic performance and attendance rates suggest areas for improvement. Further analysis and comparison to other schools in the state could provide additional insights into the school's performance and help identify strategies to address its challenges.
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