Summary:
The Kennett High is the sole high school serving the Kennett 39 school district in Missouri. This 9-12 grade school has an enrollment of 497 students and faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 299th out of 378 Missouri high schools.
Kennett High's 4-year graduation rate of 92.7% is slightly below the state average, and the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1%, well above the state norm. Academically, the school struggles, with only 4.1% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 23.6% proficient or better in Biology I, compared to state averages of 41.5% and 37.4% respectively. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 99.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While spending per student at Kennett High is slightly above the state average at $11,217, the school's low performance suggests the funds are not being effectively utilized. The student-teacher ratio of 15.2 is also on the higher end, which may hinder the school's ability to provide the individualized attention and support many students likely need. Addressing the school's significant challenges, from attendance and academic achievement to resource allocation and class sizes, will be crucial for driving meaningful progress and better outcomes for students.
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