Summary:
The 44870 zip code area is home to two high schools: Sandusky High School and Perkins High School. Based on the available data, Perkins High School emerges as the standout performer, with higher statewide and district rankings, better graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and stronger student academic achievement compared to Sandusky High School.
Perkins High School, which is part of the Perkins Local school district, boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 96.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.2%. In contrast, Sandusky City School District's Sandusky High School has a graduation rate of 88.0% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2%. Perkins High School students also outperform their peers at Sandusky High School on state standardized tests across all subject areas.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic performance gap, as Sandusky High School serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Perkins High School spends more per student than Sandusky High School, which could contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. While Sandusky High School has a more racially diverse student population, the data does not provide information on how this diversity is reflected in the school's performance and outcomes.
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