Summary:
The West Shore School District in Pennsylvania is home to two high schools: Cedar Cliff High School and Red Land Senior High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data suggests that Red Land Senior High School is the standout performer in the district.
Red Land Senior High School ranks significantly higher than Cedar Cliff High School, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to Cedar Cliff's 2-star rating. Red Land also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 92.2% and a lower dropout rate of 1.1%, outperforming Cedar Cliff in these key metrics. Academically, Red Land students outperformed the district and state averages on Keystone Exams across Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, while Cedar Cliff lagged behind.
Other notable differences include Red Land's lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 26.79%, compared to 38.8% at Cedar Cliff. Red Land also has a slightly higher per-student spending of $19,934 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. While Cedar Cliff has a more diverse student population, the data indicates that West Shore School District should further investigate the factors driving the performance gap between these two high schools to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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