Summary:
The Caldwell Exempted Village school district in Ohio has only one high school, Caldwell High School, which serves 209 students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 96.65% of students identifying as White, it faces several challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
Caldwell High School's academic performance on Ohio State Tests is consistently below the state average across multiple subjects, including American Government, American History, Biology, English II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Proficiency rates range from as low as 7.8% in Algebra I to 60.6% in American Government, indicating a need for improvement in curriculum, teaching methods, and student support. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average and can negatively impact student learning.
Despite spending slightly more per student than the state average, Caldwell High School's academic performance remains below par, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school and district should examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning, while also addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism rate and exploring ways to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background.
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