High Schools in Mabton School District

The Mabton School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Mabton Junior Senior High and Mabton Step Up To College. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with Mabton Junior Senior High having 97.82% Hispanic students and Mabton Step Up To College serving a 100% Hispanic student body.

Academically, Mabton Junior Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of high schools in Washington, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science well below the state averages. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.6% and a low dropout rate of 2%. In contrast, Mabton Step Up To College has limited data available, but it spends significantly less per student ($4,983) compared to Mabton Junior Senior High ($18,914).

The data highlights the need for a deeper examination of the factors contributing to the challenges faced by the high schools in the Mabton School District, particularly in terms of academic performance, resource allocation, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students. The significant racial disparity and funding disparities between the two schools raise concerns about the equity of educational opportunities in the district.