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Board members flag unequal course offerings across three high schools, discuss two-high-school model
Summary
School administrators told the St. Joseph School Board that Central, Benton and Lafayette high schools do not offer the same advanced and honors courses; staff said a two-high-school plan would likely allow more equitable course access and athletics opportunities but carries logistical and implementation questions.
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education discussed unequal course and extracurricular offerings at its three high schools and whether moving to a two-high-school model would restore equity.
District administrator Dr. McGinnis told the board that a recent comparison shows “quite a few more honors courses at Central High School compared to the other two schools,” and that some classes fail to run when only a handful of students sign up. “Typically 15 students is where we aim to have a class,” McGinnis said during the meeting.
The shortfall affects students’ ability to access Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, staff said. McGinnis said unequal…
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