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Independence High credits targeted SAT prep and attendance push for rising scores
Summary
Independence High School told the Raleigh County Board of Education it has raised average SAT scores above district and state averages after multi‑year work on targeted SAT prep, PBIS and individualized LYNX scheduling; presenters also described a recent drop in graduation rate tied to stricter attendance enforcement and current efforts to raise daily attendance.
Independence High School leaders told the Raleigh County Board of Education that average SAT scores have improved and now exceed both county and state averages after several years of targeted interventions.
The presenter said Independence moved students from lower score ranges into higher ones, noting ‘‘in 2023 Independence High School was well below district and state average’’ and by 2025 ‘‘we have exceeded the district and the state SAT average.’’ The presenter highlighted growth in the 800–990 score range (from 38 to 65 students) and increased counts in higher score brackets compared with prior years.
The school attributed the gains to a combination of efforts: a…
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