Chateaugay Central School District

The Chateaugay Central School District in New York serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district: Chateaugay Elementary School and Chateaugay High School. The data analysis suggests that Chateaugay High School is the standout performer in the district, with higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and per-student spending compared to the elementary school.

Chateaugay High School has consistently ranked higher than the elementary school in statewide rankings, with a current ranking of 246 out of 1,242 New York high schools. The high school boasts stronger proficiency rates across most state assessment subjects and grade levels, as well as an above-average four-year graduation rate of 84.3%. Additionally, the high school spends more per student ($16,435) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.9, which may contribute to its academic success.

While the elementary school has lower proficiency rates, its spending per student is still relatively high at $13,516, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and whether additional funding could be better targeted to improve student outcomes. The district as a whole serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 55.06% at the elementary school and 46.4% at the high school, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. The high school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% is also an area of concern that requires further investigation and targeted interventions.