Priority Charter Schools

The Priority Charter Schools district in Texas operates two alternative schools serving grades PK-12, located in Copperas Cove and Temple. While both schools face academic challenges, Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove stands out with a notably higher 4-year graduation rate of 92.9% and an impressively low dropout rate of 0.0%, compared to Priority Charter Schools Temple's 80.0% graduation rate and 1.6% dropout rate.

Academically, both schools perform below the state average on STAAR/STAAR EOC assessments, but Copperas Cove demonstrates stronger performance in Biology and English II Reading EOC exams. The schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.91% for Copperas Cove and 72.66% for Temple. This suggests socioeconomic factors may contribute to the academic challenges observed and highlight the importance of addressing these needs.

While Priority Charter Schools district faces some common challenges, the significant differences in graduation and dropout rates between the two schools indicate that Copperas Cove is more effectively supporting students and helping them complete their education. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be needed to improve academic achievement across the district and ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.