Summary:
Lackawanna City School District in New York has only one high school, Lackawanna High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with a low statewide ranking, below-average graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to state and district averages.
Lackawanna High School's academic performance is generally lower than the state and Lackawanna City School District averages across various subjects, including Algebra I, Geometry, Earth Science, and Physics. However, the school performs better in subjects like Chemistry, Algebra II, and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates closer to or above the district and state averages. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, may contribute to these academic challenges.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Lackawanna High School, the school's academic performance remains below state and district averages, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to address the underlying challenges faced by the school and its students. Targeted interventions and support, such as implementing evidence-based instructional practices, providing additional academic and social-emotional support, and addressing barriers to attendance and engagement, could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance.
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