Whanganui High School needs more Maori representation on its board of trustees as it addresses issues around Maori students.
That is the message from board chairman Randal Southee following the latest Education Review Office (ERO) report.
The report said while many Maori students at high school achieved well in NCEA and were successful in other curriculum areas, they were disproportionately represented in data for lower attendance, disciplinary matters, lower retention and achievement.
Mr Southee said it would be good to see more Maori representation on the board of trustees, which currently has two co-opted Maori members.
"There seems to be a reluctance among Maori parents to get involved in school governance and we need that representation," he said.