Summary:
The Catskill Central School District consists of three schools serving grades K-12: Catskill Elementary School, Catskill Senior High School, and Catskill Middle School. The district has a total enrollment of 1,277 students and faces challenges with academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.
Catskill Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 407 out of 1,228 New York high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 35.1%. In contrast, Catskill Elementary School struggles academically, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state average.
Across the district, there is a predominantly white student population, with relatively low representation of other racial and ethnic groups. Additionally, a significant proportion of students, ranging from 38% to 44.55%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. The district's per-student spending varies, with the high school receiving the highest funding, which could be an area for the district to examine to ensure equitable resource distribution.
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