Positive Solutions Charter School

Positive Solutions Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (93.07%), with smaller percentages of White (4.95%) and African American (1.98%) students.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, Positive Solutions Charter School is facing significant academic and operational challenges. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 30.0% is significantly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 28.3% is alarmingly high. Across all subject areas, the school's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently and significantly lower than the state averages, indicating a significant academic achievement gap. The school's spending per student of $12,488 is higher than the state average, but it is unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.

The data suggests that Positive Solutions Charter School requires further investigation and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its predominantly Hispanic student population, improve academic performance, and reduce the high dropout rate. Implementing culturally responsive teaching practices, providing additional support and resources, and exploring strategies to enhance student engagement and success should be priorities for the school and its district.