Summary:
New Roots Charter School is the only high school located in the New Roots Charter School district, serving grades 9-12 in Ithaca, New York. This public charter school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low student-teacher ratio, despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
New Roots Charter School consistently outperforms the statewide averages on Regents/Common Core exams, particularly in Algebra II, English Language Arts, and Living Environment. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is higher than the statewide average, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is lower. With a student-teacher ratio of just 6.8, the school is able to provide more individualized attention and support to its students.
While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which may require further investigation and intervention, its ability to maintain strong academic performance and graduation rates despite serving a population where over 58% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is commendable. Overall, New Roots Charter School appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively supporting the educational needs of its students.
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