Summary:
The Clairton City School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Clairton Middle School/High School and Clairton Elementary School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with low rankings, poor academic proficiency rates, and high dropout rates.
Clairton Middle School/High School has a 1-star rating and is ranked 554 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools, while Clairton Elementary School has a 1-star rating and is ranked 1,380 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. The district also struggles with low graduation rates and high dropout rates at the high school level.
The Clairton City School District serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 91.87% of Clairton Middle School/High School students and 100% of Clairton Elementary School students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial demographics of the schools are also notable, with a majority African American student population. Despite the high per-student spending in the district, the academic challenges persist, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the schools' underperformance.
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