Summary:
The Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two high schools: C E King High School and Kase Academy. While C E King High School is the larger of the two with over 3,400 students, Kase Academy has a significantly lower statewide ranking and a higher dropout rate compared to its counterpart.
Academically, C E King High School and the Sheldon ISD as a whole perform below the state average on STAAR EOC tests, with the largest gaps in Biology and English II Reading. In contrast, Kase Academy's test scores are significantly lower than both C E King High School and the Sheldon ISD average, except for U.S. History. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Kase Academy, the school's academic performance remains significantly behind C E King High School. This suggests that there may be underlying factors, such as instructional practices and support for economically disadvantaged students, that are contributing to the performance disparities within the Sheldon Independent School District (Isd). Addressing these issues could be crucial in improving educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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