Intended to assist underachieving high school pupils in improving their reading and communication skills, the Secondary Developmental Reading Program in the Columbus, Ohio Public Schools, emphasized literacy survival skills and reached 809 pupils in grades 9 and 10 in 13 senior high schools during the 1986-87 school year. The program used diagnostic testing to assess pupils' individual reading strengths and weaknesses, and provided individualized instruction to meet pupils' needs on a daily basis in a small group setting. Some program sites used computer-assisted instruction as well. Success of the program was judged by results of the "Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills" Reading Comprehension Subtest as pretest and posttest, and the General Inservice Evaluation Form, developed locally. Test results showed that none of the program's objectives were met--pupils with good attendance records did not improve their reading scores, nor did the target of 80% of program personnel evaluate the program as successful. The computer users scored no better than other groups on the achievement criterion. Recommendations included rescheduling the program, giving more attention to students' individual needs, and showing greater commitment to the program on the part of teachers and administrators at participating schools. (References and copies of the evaluation materials are appended.) (SKC)