Summary:
The Tri-County Area School District has only one high school, Tri-County High, which serves students in the local area. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 350 out of 415 schools in 2022-2023 to 408 out of 431 schools in 2023-2024. With a performance rating of 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, Tri-County High is underperforming academically, particularly in science and mathematics, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages.
Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, the school faces challenges related to its student population. Over half of the students (54.8%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student body. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, as evidenced by the high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.4%. While the school's graduation rate is relatively high at 94.7%, the dropout rate is also a concern at 0.5%.
The higher-than-average spending per student at Tri-County High ($16,461) suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Developing targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic achievement, particularly in science and mathematics, while addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school, could be crucial for reversing the declining performance trend and improving the overall outcomes for students at Tri-County High.
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