Brewster Central School District

The Brewster Central School District in New York serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, equity concerns, and potential resource allocation issues.

Brewster High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.2%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 8.1% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1%. The school performs slightly below the state average on ELA and Math proficiency tests. In contrast, Henry H Wells Middle School significantly underperforms the state average, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York middle schools with a 1-star rating. C.V. Starr Intermediate School performs closer to the state average but is still ranked in the bottom 43% of New York elementary schools with a 2-star rating.

All schools in the district have a significant percentage of students (36-41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. The district also has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and White students. Despite the high per-student spending and small class sizes, the overall academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the root causes of the district's declining performance and equity concerns should be a priority for the Brewster Central School District.