High Schools in Copiague Union Free School District

The Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School is the sole high school serving the Copiague Union Free School District in New York. The school has faced several challenges, including a low ranking and rating, subpar graduation and dropout rates, high chronic absenteeism, and mixed academic performance on Regents/Common Core exams.

The school's ranking has fluctuated in recent years, placing 731st, 719th, and 680th out of over 1,200 New York high schools. It has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and the Copiague Union Free School District as a whole is ranked 588th out of 865 districts in the state. The school's four-year graduation rate is 84.3%, slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate is 4.9%. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with 34.1% of students chronically absent.

Academically, the school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams varies, with some subjects like Algebra II and Global History and Geography showing higher proficiency rates compared to district and state averages, while others like Algebra I and Living Environment have lower proficiency rates. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and the relatively high per-student spending. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.