Summary:
The East Meadow Union Free School District is home to two high-performing high schools: East Meadow High School and W. Tresper Clarke High School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top 10% and 6% of New York high schools, respectively, and boast impressive academic achievements, including high proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams and low dropout rates.
Academically, the schools excel across a range of subjects, with standout performance in Algebra II, English Language Arts, Global History and Geography, Chemistry, and Living Environment. While W. Tresper Clarke High School spends significantly more per student than East Meadow High School, the academic outcomes are relatively comparable, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, play a crucial role in driving student success.
However, both schools face a common challenge in the form of high chronic absenteeism rates, around 34%, which the East Meadow Union Free School District should investigate further. Additionally, the relatively low rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at these schools suggest that the student populations may not be representative of the broader community, and the district should examine ways to ensure equitable access and support for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status.
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