Summary:
The Brasher Falls Central School District contains a single high school, Saint Lawrence High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 467th out of 1,190 New York high schools in 2021-2022 to 663rd out of 1,242 in 2023-2024. While the school's performance on some Regents/Common Core exams is strong, it lags behind the state averages in other subjects, and its four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is slightly below the state average.
Saint Lawrence High School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% and a relatively low-income student population, with 58.77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,127, these socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's overall performance and declining statewide ranking.
To address these issues, the school and district may need to focus on improving student engagement, providing targeted interventions and support, and optimizing the use of resources to drive better outcomes for all students. By addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, strengthening the curriculum and instructional practices, and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities, Saint Lawrence High School can work towards improving its performance and better serving the needs of the Brasher Falls community.
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