Summary:
Early College Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in Staten Island, New York, with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school faces some significant challenges, with mixed academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with high needs.
Academically, Early College Charter School is ranked 836 out of 1,242 New York high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is higher than the state average. On state assessments and Regents exams, the school's proficiency rates are mixed, with some subjects significantly below the state averages.
The school serves a high-need student population, with 76.57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school's academic outcomes do not appear to be commensurate with the resources invested. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these challenges and improve outcomes for the students at Early College Charter School.
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