Eau Claire Area School District

The Eau Claire Area School District in Wisconsin consists of 21 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Memorial High School and Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, such as Longfellow Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, face more significant challenges.

The district's high schools, particularly Memorial High School and North High, boast impressive 4-year graduation rates of 95.7% and 93.1%, respectively, and low dropout rates. However, the alternative schools, such as McKinley Charter School, struggle with much lower graduation rates (56.7%) and higher dropout rates (16.0%). Chronic absenteeism also varies widely, from as low as 5.6% at Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School to as high as 98.0% at McKinley Charter School.

Overall, the Eau Claire Area School District faces a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance. While some schools, like Memorial High School and Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, serve as models of excellence, the district must address the challenges faced by its struggling schools to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.