Summary:
The Poughkeepsie City School District in New York has only one high school, Poughkeepsie High School, which serves grades 9-12. Based on the available data, Poughkeepsie High School does not appear to be a standout performer, ranking 1109 out of 1242 New York high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's performance on various Regents/Common Core exams is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 8.93% in Algebra I to 73.91% in Algebra II. Additionally, the school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 84.3%, a high dropout rate of 4.9%, and a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% compared to the state average. These metrics suggest that Poughkeepsie High School is struggling to keep students engaged and on track to graduation.
Despite the school's challenges, it has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students per teacher, which could be an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support for students. However, the higher-than-average spending per student of $17,752 raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to implement evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that Poughkeepsie High School faces significant academic and attendance-related challenges that may require targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to school improvement.
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