Summary:
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is the sole high school in the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School District, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 22 students. The school has a concerning performance record, ranking 609 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the school struggles significantly, with proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams well below the statewide averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 13.2% in Algebra I (vs. 41.6% statewide), 23.3% in Biology (vs. 50.5% statewide), and 24.1% in Literature (vs. 63.2% statewide). The school's Literature proficiency rate has also declined from 27.3% in 2022-2023 to 24.1% in the current year.
The Butler County Area Vocational Technical School has a very small student population, with a 1 student/teacher ratio, which may present unique challenges and opportunities. However, the school's consistently low rankings and academic performance suggest the need for significant interventions and improvements to better support student learning and achievement.
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