Schoharie Central School District

The Schoharie Central School District in New York consists of two schools: Schoharie High School serving grades 6-12 and Schoharie Elementary School serving grades K-5. While Schoharie High School outperforms the district and state on some academic metrics, the elementary school lags behind on proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools.

Schoharie High School has higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages on several Regents exams, including Algebra II, Living Environment, and Physics. The school also boasts a four-year graduation rate of 84.3%, which is higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Schoharie Elementary School's proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments for English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the district and state averages across grades 3-5, placing the school in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools with a 1-star rating.

Socioeconomic challenges may be a contributing factor, as both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.24% for the high school and 51.87% for the elementary school. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 697 out of 865 districts in New York, with a 1-star rating. Addressing these disparities in academic performance and resource allocation will be crucial for improving the overall quality of education within the Schoharie Central School District.