Summary:
The city of Latham, Ohio is home to three schools that are part of the Western Local school district, including one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities for the local community.
Among the standout schools in Latham, Western High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.1% and strong performance in 8th grade science, with 85% of students proficient or better. However, the school struggles in 7th and 8th grade math, with proficiency rates below the state average. In contrast, Western Primary has a high student-teacher ratio of 34:1 and relatively low proficiency rates in 3rd grade math and English language arts. Meanwhile, Western Elementary School excels in 5th and 6th grade English language arts but lags behind in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math.
Across the district, the schools have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 97.9% to 98.76% white students. Additionally, the schools face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.4% to 35.0%, which may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges observed. The district's spending per student, between $10,663 and $11,716, is in line with the state average, but the significant variation in student-teacher ratios, from 19:1 at the high school to 40.2:1 at the elementary school, suggests that some schools may be better equipped to provide personalized attention and support to their students.
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