Summary:
The Chester-Upland School District in Pennsylvania is home to two high schools: Chester High School and STEM at Showalter. Both schools are performing significantly below the state averages in academic metrics, with very low statewide rankings and test scores.
The data shows that Chester High School and STEM at Showalter have similar performance and metrics, suggesting that the challenges facing the Chester-Upland School District are systemic and not limited to a single school. Both schools have graduation rates around 87.5% and dropout rates of 1.6%. However, their Keystone Exam scores in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are well below the state averages.
Despite the relatively high spending per student (over $21,000 in both schools) and low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes in the Chester-Upland School District do not reflect this investment. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (over 90% in both schools) indicate that the district serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the challenges the schools are facing. Further analysis and investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of these issues and develop effective strategies for improvement.
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