Summary:
The Lake Chelan School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Chelan High School and Chelan School of Innovation. While Chelan High School is the larger and more established school, both institutions face unique challenges and opportunities in serving their student populations.
Chelan High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 115th out of 434 schools in 2021-2022 to 223rd out of 437 schools in 2023-2024. However, the school maintains a strong 96.3% four-year graduation rate and serves a diverse student body, with 56.28% Hispanic and 39.46% White students. Academically, the school is performing below the state average in math, with only 20.43% of 10th graders proficient or better in SBAC math compared to the state average of 33.4%.
In contrast, Chelan School of Innovation, despite its small size of just 15 students, has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 7.1 compared to Chelan High School's 17.1. However, the school faces challenges in student retention, with an 11.7% dropout rate and an 88.2% four-year graduation rate. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 86.67% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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