Harrison Hills City

The Harrison Hills City school district in Ohio consists of two schools - Harrison Central Elementary School and Harrison Central Junior/Senior High School. While the district serves a population with significant economic challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates, the academic performance of both schools appears to be below the state average on most metrics.

The elementary school has an enrollment of 807 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly white at 90.46%. Test scores at the elementary level are generally below state averages, though there are some exceptions in 4th grade Math and 5th grade ELA. The high school, with an enrollment of 599 students, has a similar racial makeup at 94.32% white. Proficiency rates at the high school also lag behind state averages, with the exception of American Government. Notably, the high school has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33%, compared to 22.5% at the elementary school.

Despite the district's challenges, there are some bright spots. The high school boasts a strong 96.1% four-year graduation rate, which exceeds the state average. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios at both schools are within a reasonable range, suggesting that staffing levels are not a major factor in the district's performance. However, the significant difference in test scores between the elementary and high school, particularly in mathematics, suggests that students may be losing ground as they progress through the district. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes across the Harrison Hills City school system.