Summary:
Cotulla Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single high school, Cotulla High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 94.2% of students identifying as Hispanic. While Cotulla High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 95.5% and a low dropout rate of 2.1%, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I and U.S. History.
Despite the school's higher spending per student ($17,591) and smaller class sizes (student-teacher ratio of 9.4), the academic challenges at Cotulla High School suggest that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to improve student outcomes. The high percentage of students (83.19%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed and require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of these students.
While Cotulla High School's graduation and retention success provide a foundation for improvement, the school may need to focus on identifying and replicating the factors contributing to these strengths, as well as developing targeted strategies to support student learning and academic achievement in the areas where performance is lagging behind the district and state. By addressing the specific challenges and opportunities facing the school, Cotulla ISD can work towards improving the educational outcomes for its high school students.
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