Summary:
The sole school in the 36047 zip code is Calhoun High School, a public high school serving grades 9-12. This school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population (93.75%) and a high percentage of students (96.35%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, Calhoun High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama high schools, with proficiency rates in Summative Assessments for 11th-grade students significantly lower than the Lowndes County and Alabama state averages across all subjects. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains persistently low, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to address the school's challenges.
The stark racial imbalance and high level of economic disadvantage in the student population at Calhoun High School raise concerns about equity and access to quality education for this community. Further investigation may be warranted to understand the underlying factors contributing to these disparities and to develop a more comprehensive approach to improving the school's performance and addressing the needs of its students.
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