Summary:
The Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is home to two high schools: Los Fresnos High School and Cameron County J J A E P. While both serve a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, the data analysis reveals that Los Fresnos High School is the stronger performing school in the district.
Los Fresnos High School stands out with its larger enrollment of 3,272 students, high 4-year graduation rate of 94.7%, and low dropout rate of 1.1%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on several key STAAR End-of-Course exam proficiency rates, including in Algebra I, English II Reading, and U.S. History. Additionally, Los Fresnos High School spends $10,479 per student, which is above the state average, potentially contributing to its stronger academic outcomes.
In contrast, Cameron County J J A E P is a much smaller alternative high school with only 48 students and significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state. The school struggles with very low proficiency rates on STAAR exams, highlighting the challenges faced by specialized high school programs. However, the alternative nature of Cameron County J J A E P likely contributes to its 0% dropout rate, even though this does not necessarily indicate strong student outcomes.
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