Summary:
The 7 high schools located in New York City Geographic District # 1 serve grades 9-12, with the exception of East Side Community School which serves grades 6-12. These schools vary in size, from 112 students at Cascades High School to 700 students at East Side Community School.
Among the standout schools, Bard High School Early College has the highest statewide ranking, placing 382nd out of 1,242 New York high schools, as well as the highest graduation rate at 84.3% and the lowest dropout rate at 4.9%. University Neighborhood High School has impressive math test scores, with over 78% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra I and II, while Lower East Side Preparatory High School stands out for its 100% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra II.
Across the district, all 7 schools have the same 84.3% four-year graduation rate and 4.9% dropout rate, indicating a district-wide initiative that is effectively improving these outcomes. However, the schools also share a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The schools serve student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 51.77% at Bard High School Early College to 96.43% at Cascades High School. This diversity highlights the need for tailored approaches to address the unique needs of each school community.
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