High Schools in Stevens Point Area Public School District

The Stevens Point Area Public School District operates three high schools serving grades 9-12: Stevens Point Area Senior High, Point of Discovery School, and Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning. These schools exhibit notable differences in performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.

Stevens Point Area Senior High stands out as the largest and highest-performing school in the district, with a 95.0% four-year graduation rate, the lowest dropout rate at 0.8%, and consistently strong test scores across all subject areas. In contrast, Point of Discovery School, a public charter high school, has a lower graduation rate of 88.2% and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 38.8%, despite its relatively high spending per student. Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning has the lowest four-year graduation rate at 76.6% and the highest dropout rate at 11.8%, serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

These performance differences suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as school size, student demographics, and targeted interventions, may play a significant role in shaping the academic outcomes of these high schools. The data highlights the need for the Stevens Point Area Public School District to closely examine the unique challenges and strengths of each school, and to allocate resources and support accordingly to ensure the success of all students within the district.