Summary:
The New London School District in Wisconsin is home to two high schools: New London High and Catalyst Academy. Based on the available data, New London High appears to be the standout performer, with a significantly improved statewide ranking, better test scores, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates compared to Catalyst Academy.
New London High has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 247th out of 391 schools in 2021-2022 to 34th out of 431 schools in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also improved from 2 stars to 5 stars during this period. In contrast, Catalyst Academy does not have any statewide ranking or rating information provided. New London High also boasts a strong 94.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, while Catalyst Academy has a lower 86.9% four-year graduation rate and a higher 4.0% dropout rate.
The data also reveals significant differences in the demographic and socioeconomic factors between the two schools. New London High has a 28.34% free and reduced-price lunch rate, while Catalyst Academy has a much higher rate of 69.44%. Additionally, Catalyst Academy has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18:1 compared to New London High's 14.9:1, and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 64.5% compared to New London High's 21.4%. These disparities may contribute to the observed performance gaps between the two schools.
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