Summary:
The Avondale School District in Michigan is home to three high schools: Avondale High School, Diploma and Careers Institute, and Meadows School. These schools serve a diverse student population and offer a range of academic and career-focused programs.
Avondale High School is the largest high school in the district, with a diverse student body and a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.5%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38%. In contrast, Diploma and Careers Institute, a public virtual high school, struggles with a low four-year graduation rate of 36.5% and a high dropout rate of 14.6%, which are significantly worse than the district and state averages. The small Meadows School stands out with the highest per-student spending in the district, which may contribute to its low student-to-teacher ratio of 4.3.
Overall, the Avondale School District faces a mix of strengths and challenges across its high schools. While Avondale High School appears to be the strongest performer, the district should closely examine the factors contributing to the poor performance of Diploma and Careers Institute and explore ways to address equity issues and optimize resource allocation to support all students effectively.
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