Sullivan West Central School District

The Sullivan West Central School District in New York operates two schools: Sullivan West Elementary School and Sullivan West High School at Lake Huntington. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools, with the high school consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages on Regents exams, while the elementary school lags behind on 3rd-6th grade state assessments.

Sullivan West High School at Lake Huntington stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 253 out of 1,242 New York high schools and maintaining its 4-star rating over the past three school years. The school boasts a 84.3% 4-year graduation rate, which exceeds the state average, and its students demonstrate strong proficiency on Regents exams in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, Geometry, and U.S. History. In contrast, Sullivan West Elementary School appears to struggle, with proficiency rates below state averages on 3rd-6th grade English Language Arts and Math assessments.

The data also suggests a potential imbalance in resource allocation, with the high school spending $21,803 per student compared to $15,805 per student at the elementary school. Additionally, the high school reports a concerning 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate, which could be an area of focus for improvement. Overall, the Sullivan West Central School District's performance is marked by the high school's consistent excellence and the elementary school's need for further support and intervention to ensure all students in the district receive a high-quality education.