Regional chronic absence patterns show concerning concentration at DCHS, where 39 of 218 students (17.9%) have fallen below 90% attendance, while other buildings maintain healthier rates between 4-17%.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGION | 95.7% | 136 (13.1%) | -1.4 | `[STATUS:ON-TRACK]` |
| DCHS | 94.7% | 39 (17.9%) | -1.9 | `[STATUS:WATCH]` |
| DELA | 95.0% | 77 (16.6%) | -1.5 | `[STATUS:WATCH]` |
| BCPS | 96.1% | 16 (6.2%) | -1.4 | `[STATUS:STRONG]` |
| KBC | 97.0% | 4 (4.0%) | -0.5 | `[STATUS:STRONG]` |
Today's Focus: Chronic Absence Analysis
The positive trend continues region-wide, with chronic absence rates declining 1.4 percentage points from last week. However, the concentration at DCHS warrants attention—nearly 1 in 5 students there has missed more than 10% of school days, compared to just 1 in 25 at KBC.
DCHS shows improvement (-1.9 points from last week), but the 17.9% rate remains well above the network baseline of ~15%. The Attendance Dashboard reveals specific student patterns and grade-level concentrations for targeted intervention.
DELA's 16.6% rate, while improved from last week, still affects 77 students—the highest absolute count region-wide. Early intervention protocols may help prevent these students from falling further behind academically.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Stable at 1,042 students, down 42 from October 1 (-3.9%), tracking normal attrition season patterns. Recent changes include Elijah Matthews enrolling at KBC yesterday and Xaden Cannon withdrawing from BCPS.
Teacher Compliance: Mixed results with BCPS leading at 96% compliance while KBC lags at 46%. With only 32 of 69 expected periods recorded at KBC yesterday, their 97% attendance rate should be viewed cautiously.
Staffing: 10 staff members out today with 3 pending approvals at DCHS and DELA. The Staff Dashboard shows tomorrow's coverage details.
Birthdays: Celebrating Carla Bivens (District Manager - Student Data) and Chasity Lee (DELA School Director) today.
Still Watching
- KBC Compliance: Sixth consecutive day below 50%, making attendance data unreliable
- DCHS Chronic Absence: While improving, 17.9% remains above intervention threshold
Calendar Note: Tomorrow brings Q2 Report Card Night and School-Based Professional Development with early dismissal.
— Data Team