Summary:
Dryden Central School District in New York is home to a single high school, Dryden High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of New York high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
Dryden High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams across multiple subjects, often exceeding the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is a positive indicator, though its dropout rate of 4.9% is slightly higher than the state average. One area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which is on the higher side and could be an opportunity for improvement.
Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 45.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Dryden High School spends a relatively high amount per student ($23,771) and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9:1. These resources may contribute to the school's academic success and ability to support its diverse student body. Overall, Dryden High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Dryden Central School District.
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