High Schools in Afton

The Afton area has only one high school, Afton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This school is facing significant challenges, with a concerning decline in academic performance and statewide ranking over the past several years. While the school has a diverse student population, with 58.72% White and 31.4% Native American students, its overall academic outcomes are quite low, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from just 4.4% in Mathematics to 21.7% in U.S. History.

Afton High School's struggles may be partly attributed to its relatively low spending per student of $9,493, which is below the state average, as well as a higher-than-recommended student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 66.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student body. These factors likely contribute to the school's declining performance, which has seen its statewide ranking plummet from 60th out of 197 high schools in 2016-2017 to 405th out of 439 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 0.

Overall, the data suggests that Afton is home to a struggling high school that is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased funding and resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning at Afton High School.