Summary:
The 77631 zip code is home to a single public high school, West Orange-Stark High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 660 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (58.79%), followed by Hispanic (20.45%) and White (14.09%) students, and a high percentage (88.33%) of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area.
West Orange-Stark High School's academic performance is a significant concern, with STAAR EOC (End of Course) proficiency rates consistently falling well below the state and district averages across all subject areas, ranging from 23.87% in Algebra I to 31.68% in English II Reading. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 86.2% is also lower than the state average, and the dropout rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 2.3%. These persistent academic challenges suggest a need for additional resources and targeted support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low performance compared to the state and district averages may indicate a need for more equitable resource allocation and culturally responsive teaching strategies to address the unique needs of the student population. Further investigation and collaboration with the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District could help identify the root causes of the academic challenges and develop effective interventions to support the success of West Orange-Stark High School students.
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