Summary:
New Dawn Charter High School II is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Jamaica, New York, with a total enrollment of 228 students. Based on the available data, this school appears to be underperforming compared to other high schools in the state.
New Dawn Charter High School II has a low statewide ranking, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The school's proficiency rates on various Regents/Common Core exams are generally lower than the state averages, except for Global History and Geography. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic needs, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 81.14%.
While the school has a four-year graduation rate of 84.3%, its overall performance suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as academic support, attendance policies, and resource allocation to better support student success. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve the school's standing within the New Dawn Charter High School II district.
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