Summary:
The Madison Metropolitan School District is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's high schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with West High consistently ranking among the top high schools in Wisconsin, while other schools, such as LaFollette High and East High, struggle to meet academic proficiency standards.
West High stands out as a top performer, with a statewide rank of 51 out of 431 schools, a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, and strong academic proficiency across various subjects. In contrast, Shabazz-City High, a smaller school with 121 students, has also shown impressive academic performance, with 66.67% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Forward Exam Social Studies, outpacing the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in other key metrics, such as dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and spending per student. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, like Capital High and LaFollette High, tend to have lower academic proficiency, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates. This highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within the Madison Metropolitan School District.
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