Summary:
The Why Not You Academy district in Washington state is home to a single high school, Cascade Public Schools, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 146 students. Despite the school's diverse student population, it appears to be struggling academically, with significantly below-average test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to state averages.
Cascade Public Schools has a very low statewide ranking, placing 418th out of 437 high schools in Washington for the 2023-2024 school year. This poor academic performance is coupled with an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 95.21% for the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, at $36,410 for the 2021-2022 school year, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the factors contributing to the low academic outcomes.
Despite the school's diverse racial makeup, with a majority of African American (50.68%) and Hispanic (26.03%) students, the low academic performance across all racial groups suggests potential issues with educational equity. While the current data presents a concerning picture of Cascade Public Schools, further analysis and investigation may uncover opportunities for improvement and strategies to support the school's students and community.
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