Summary:
The Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 in Colorado is home to a single high school, Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education, as evidenced by its consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.
With an enrollment of 188 students, Del Norte High has a majority Hispanic student population (60.11%) and a relatively high percentage of students (42.02%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as CMAS, SAT, and PSAT, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.3% in 8th grade Science to 62% in 10th grade PSAT Reading and Writing. This consistent underperformance suggests that the school may need to strengthen its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to better serve its student population.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it does have a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7, which could be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and targeted interventions for struggling students. Addressing the school's performance issues will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the demographic factors, resource allocation, and implementation of effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.
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