Summary:
The McGraw Central School District in New York is home to one high school, McGraw Secondary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New York high schools over the past 3 school years. The district itself is ranked 257 out of 865 school districts in New York and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
McGraw Secondary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average on most NY State Assessments and Regents exams, particularly in math, science, and certain Regents subjects. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and had an 84.3% 4-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, despite a 4.9% dropout rate and 34.1% chronic absenteeism. The school allocates significant resources to support its students, spending $16,471 per student and maintaining a low 8.2 student-teacher ratio.
While over 50% of McGraw Secondary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges, the school's strong academic performance and resource allocation suggest it is providing a high-quality education to its students. The district and school should continue to address the attendance challenges, as improving chronic absenteeism could lead to even stronger academic outcomes.
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