Summary:
The Tonawanda Middle/High School is the sole high school serving the Tonawanda City School District. While the school has some areas of academic strength, such as its performance on certain Regents exams, it faces several challenges, including a declining statewide ranking, a lower-than-average graduation rate, and high chronic absenteeism.
Tonawanda Middle/High School's statewide ranking has dropped from 486th out of 1,190 high schools in 2021-2022 to 717th out of 1,242 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's graduation rate of 84.3% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is higher than desired. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with 34.1% of students considered chronically absent.
The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average, while others fall behind. The school performs particularly well in Regents exams for Algebra II, Earth Science, and Common Core English Language Arts, but struggles in areas like Algebra I, Chemistry, and U.S. History and Government. With 45.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic challenges and the need for targeted interventions and support.
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