Summary:
The Markesan School District is home to a single high school, Markesan High, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.8% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, its overall performance and rankings are below average compared to other Wisconsin high schools.
Markesan High is ranked 300 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its ranking dropping from 297 out of 415 schools in 2022-2023 to 334 out of 391 schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages.
The school's high proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the 36.22% free and reduced-price lunch rate, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. The district should explore ways to address the unique needs and challenges faced by these students, as well as focus on improving student attendance, which has a 14.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Overall, while Markesan High has some positive aspects, the district should develop a comprehensive plan to address the identified issues and enhance student outcomes.
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