Is Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School a good school?

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School ranks 626 th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School.

What is the racial makeup of Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School?

Students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School are 45% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Summary:

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Staten Island, New York, with a student population of 478. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #31, which is ranked 398 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gaynor McCown has a diverse student population, with 44.98% White, 8.79% African American, 25.31% Hispanic, 12.13% Asian, and 8.58% two or more races. While the school's overall statewide ranking is in the bottom half, it has seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, from 93.2% in 2018-2019 to 97.4% in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Port Richmond High School (82.2%) and Lois And Richard Nicotra Early College Charter School (92.3%). However, Gaynor McCown has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.7%, which is higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 20.4% to 48.7%.

Gaynor McCown's performance on Regents exams varies, with strong results in English (95.73% proficient) but lower performance in subjects like Geometry (25% proficient) and Physics (7.69% proficient). The school's spending per student ($16,519 in 2022-2023) is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, such as Richard H Hungerford School ($79,298 per student). This suggests the school may need to explore ways to effectively utilize its resources to support student outcomes, particularly in areas where academic performance is lagging.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314

(718) 370-6950

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
626^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,519

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.0%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Asian:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School ranks worse than 51% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.54. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), Hispanic (25.3%), Asian (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is 14.3. 5 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is $16,519, which is the 5^th highest among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School 626^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 398^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

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Rank History for all students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2010	26.47	856^th	1117	23.4%
2011	17.48	1003^rd	1165	13.9%
2012	35.75	797^th	1198	33.5%
2013	37.99	793^rd	1217	34.8%
2014	45.76	713^th	1237	42.4%
2015	39.43	785^th	1255	37.5%
2016	41.25	763^rd	1255	39.2%
2017	40.55	744^th	1221	39.1%
2018	37.88	781^st	1210	35.5%
2019	35.58	810^th	1207	32.9%
2022	45.99	659^th	1190	44.6%
2023	51.54	626^th	1228	49.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.02	132^nd	272	51.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.50	676^th	1095	38.3%
2019	41.85	635^th	1132	43.9%
2022	45.96	497^th	1038	52.1%
2023	61.02	329^th	1130	70.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.24	692^nd	1154	40.0%
2019	40.52	739^th	1179	37.3%
2022	45.87	596^th	1101	45.9%
2023	55.36	468^th	1155	59.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.75	753^rd	1176	36.0%
2019	40.60	767^th	1193	35.7%
2022	53.04	573^rd	1155	50.4%
2023	52.69	609^th	1197	49.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.36	770^th	1176	34.5%
2019	29.88	848^th	1190	28.7%
2022	39.49	693^rd	1154	39.9%
2023	50.44	618^th	1191	48.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.41	184^th	386	52.3%
2023	55.74	203^rd	424	52.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.72	489^th	593	17.5%
2023	43.43	332^nd	671	50.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.66	371^st	791	53.1%
2019	44.13	438^th	815	46.3%
2022	59.93	273^rd	760	64.1%
2023	54.04	332^nd	851	61.0%

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Rank History for White students at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.27	687^th	765	10.2%
2019	18.17	712^th	793	10.2%
2022	21.90	639^th	738	13.4%
2023	32.95	579^th	776	25.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	66	33	6	28	1	n/a	n/a	134
2010	124	29	11	36	1	n/a	n/a	201
2011	180	44	19	58	1	0	0	302
2012	245	64	25	72	1	0	0	407
2013	240	58	30	72	1	0	33	434
2014	252	60	26	79	1	0	49	467
2015	302	67	16	91	5	0	8	489
2016	291	57	17	83	0	0	19	467
2017	269	42	15	82	1	2	30	441
2018	286	34	10	97	1	2	9	439
2019	258	39	9	95	1	1	33	436
2020	239	38	8	103	1	1	35	425
2021	228	44	20	102	2	0	37	433
2022	222	44	41	96	2	0	39	444
2023	215	42	58	121	1	0	41	478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	134	10.0	13.4	0
2010	201	15.2	13.2	n/a
2011	302	21.4	14.1	50
2012	407	25.6	15.8	47.4
2013	434	28.1	15.4	49.8
2014	467	28.0	16.6	49.5
2015	489	33.0	14.8	49.7
2016	467	32.0	14.5	46.3
2017	441	32.3	13.6	46.3
2018	439	35.0	12.5	45.6
2019	436	33.0	13.2	42.9
2020	425	40.3	10.5	48.2
2021	433	32.1	13.4	51.3
2022	444	34.2	12.9	54.1
2023	478	33.3	14.3	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	134	10.0	13.4	0
2010	201	15.2	13.2	n/a
2011	302	21.4	14.1	50
2012	407	25.6	15.8	47.4
2013	434	28.1	15.4	49.8
2014	467	28.0	16.6	49.5
2015	489	33.0	14.8	49.7
2016	467	32.0	14.5	46.3
2017	441	32.3	13.6	46.3
2018	439	35.0	12.5	45.6
2019	436	33.0	13.2	42.9
2020	425	40.3	10.5	48.2
2021	433	32.1	13.4	51.3
2022	444	34.2	12.9	54.1
2023	478	33.3	14.3	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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