Summary:
The School City of East Chicago has only one high school, East Chicago Central High School, which serves grades 9-12. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high poverty rates, and chronic absenteeism among its student population.
East Chicago Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state average, with only 25.94% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 3.35% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate is 74.0%, and the chronic absenteeism rate is 35.3%, both of which are concerning.
The school's student population is predominantly low-income, with 77.39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate likely contributes to the school's academic struggles and high chronic absenteeism. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $13,691, the school's resources do not appear to be effectively utilized to address the unique needs of its student population. Targeted interventions and support programs focused on improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and addressing socioeconomic barriers to learning could be crucial in helping East Chicago Central High School improve student outcomes.
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