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Pennwood High and Middle exit state improvement designations; English‑learner subgroup remains a focus
Summary
District leaders announced that Pennwood High and Pennwood Middle met state exit criteria for earlier improvement designations based on gains in attendance, graduation and assessment growth, while the high school will continue targeted work on an English‑language learner subgroup.
District officials on the William Penn SD call announced that Pennwood High School and Pennwood Middle School received formal notification from the state that they have exited prior improvement designations after measurable gains in attendance, graduation rates and academic growth.
"Both the Pennwood ... school and the Pennwood high were recognized by the State Department of Pennsylvania in a formal letter for exiting their 2022 state designations," Mr. McArthur said. He highlighted two data points the district regards as especially notable: the middle school saw a 66% increase in regular attendance over the cited years, and the high…
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