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Wilmot UHS: 68 students (10%) meet 'at‑risk' criteria; district outlines tiered supports
Summary
The district reported 68 of 676 students (10%) met the at‑risk definition for 2024, down from prior years, and described tiered interventions — universal homerooms, targeted math/reading labs, standards‑based recovery, GED2 and Edgenuity recovery options — intended to reduce dropout risk.
Wilmot Union High School staff presented the district’s annual at‑risk student report and the interventions planned for the coming year.
Presenter Mr. Weather summarized the counts and trend data: "On the last box on the far right, it's 68 students out of the 676," he said, explaining that figure excludes incoming freshmen and represents about 10% of current sophomores, juniors and seniors. The presenter told the board that the district uses preACT scores, credit‑deficiency metrics and attendance to identify students at risk of not graduating.
The district described a three‑tiered support model: Tier 1 universal supports (assigned homerooms, co‑teaching, study hall, WARP academic resource and after‑school guided study), Tier 2 selected short‑term interventions (math and reading labs, targeted WARP assignments), and Tier 3 intensive supports (standards‑based recovery for failed algebra, GED2 pathway, and competency‑based testing options). Staff noted positive trends: the percentage of students at risk decreased from earlier years, and repeat suspension counts have fallen, which staff said helps reduce academic risk.
Board members asked for comparative data to assess how Wilmot fares against peer schools; staff agreed to seek regional/state comparators and noted limitations in directly comparable weighted percentages. The board approved the at‑risk report and discussed next steps for tracking recovery program outcomes.
