High Schools in New Dawn Charter High School

New Dawn Charter High School is the only high school located in the New Dawn Charter High School district in Brooklyn, New York. The school serves grades 9-12 and has consistently underperformed compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.

New Dawn Charter High School is ranked 919 out of 1,242 high schools in New York state and has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is higher. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with 34.1% of students chronically absent, well above the state average. Academically, the school's test scores lag behind state averages, with only 12.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 31.42%.

The school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 93.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student of $19,563, the school's performance suggests that resources may not be effectively allocated to address the unique challenges faced by the student population. Improving academic outcomes and addressing issues like chronic absenteeism will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers both educational and socioeconomic factors.