High-Needs High Schools: What Does It Take to Beat the Odds?

Audience(s): Administrators and Policymakers

Product Description:

This study compared two groups of demographically similar, high-needs elementary schools in 10 states, one high performing and one low performing. The study identified four key components of school success: Leadership, Professional Community, School Environment, and Instruction. The findings suggests that low-performing, high-needs schools don’t need to focus on reorganizing their schools, but should instead focus on school-wide policies and practices, especially through the role of leaders.

Key Ideas:
This report answers the question: What differentiates high-performing, high-needs schools from low-performing, high-needs schools?

APA Citation:

McREL. (2005). Final Report: High-Needs Schools - What Does it Take to Beat the Odds? Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.