Summary:
The Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Lebanon Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged, as well as low academic performance, graduation rates, and high dropout rates.
Lebanon Senior High School's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on Keystone Exams well below state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school's overall performance has declined, with its SchoolDigger ranking dropping from 494 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to 609 out of 674 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 68.9% is significantly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 8.3% is higher than the state average.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $13,114, the academic and social-emotional challenges faced by its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population appear to be significant. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving educational outcomes, providing targeted support services, and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the unique needs of the school's student body.
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