Summary:
Health Sciences Charter School is the only public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the area, with a total enrollment of 446 students. The school is ranked 1004 out of 1242 New York high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is underperforming compared to other schools in the state.
The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with 34.1% of students missing a significant amount of instructional time. Academically, the school's test scores are generally below state averages, with the best performance in English Language Arts (71.43% proficient) and the worst in Chemistry (0% proficient). The school serves a high-need population, with 78.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data suggests that Health Sciences Charter School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's low academic performance, high rates of disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism issues will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure the school's long-term success.
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