Chillicothe City

The Chillicothe City school district in Ohio comprises four schools: two elementary schools (Chillicothe Intermediate School and Chillicothe Primary School), one middle school (Chillicothe Middle School), and one high school (Chillicothe High School). While the district faces overall academic challenges, with most schools performing below the state average on standardized tests, Chillicothe Middle School stands out with an exceptional 89.7% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

Chillicothe High School also has a notable strength, with the highest four-year graduation rate of 84.5% among the schools in the district. However, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.0% at Chillicothe Intermediate School to 55.2% at Chillicothe High School. This issue may be contributing to the overall academic challenges faced by the district and should be a priority for improvement.

The data also reveals variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation within the district. Addressing these disparities and ensuring more consistent access to funding and staffing could help address the academic performance gaps observed in the data. Overall, the Chillicothe City school district faces systemic challenges, but the standout performance of Chillicothe Middle School in Algebra I and the district's efforts to address chronic absenteeism provide opportunities for improvement and progress.