Summary:
The South Seneca Middle/High School is the sole high school serving the South Seneca Central School District in New York. This rural school faces significant challenges, with student performance and engagement metrics generally below state averages. However, the school also has some strengths, including a low student-teacher ratio and strong performance in certain subject areas.
South Seneca Middle/High School has an enrollment of 321 students and a four-year graduation rate of 84.3%, which is below the state average. The school also struggles with a high dropout rate of 4.9% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, both of which are significantly higher than state norms. Academically, the school's test scores on New York state assessments and Regents exams are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 100% proficiency on the Regents Chemistry exam.
Despite these challenges, the school district spends $24,652 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 8.1 to 1, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the data suggests that South Seneca Middle/High School faces significant hurdles, but also has some strengths that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes with the right interventions and support.
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