Barker Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Barker Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Barker, NY, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 292 students. The school is part of the Barker Central School District, which is ranked 404 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barker Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 84 and 201 over the past several years, and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in most subjects, including Algebra I (98.18%), Algebra II (100%), Geometry (95.65%), and Global History and Geography (96.3%). In state assessments, Barker students also outperform the state average in 7th grade Math (63.41% vs. 51.94%) and 8th grade Science (34.48% vs. 47.41%). The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.1% to 95.4% over the past five years, which is above the state average, and a relatively low dropout rate compared to the state average.

Despite having a predominantly white student population, Barker Junior/Senior High School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Charles D'Amico High School, Lockport High School, and Medina Junior-Senior High School, in academic metrics like Regents exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 24.0% in 2022-2023 to 36.6% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1628 Quaker Rd
       Barker, NY  14012-0328


(716) 795-3201

District: Barker Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,874 Help


Feeder schools for Barker Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Pratt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Compare Details Barker Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 54.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Barker Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 83.6% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Barker Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barker Junior/Senior High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barker Junior/Senior High School is $19,874.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Barker Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barker Junior/Senior High School 821st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Barker Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Barker Junior/Senior High School 201st of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Barker Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Barker Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Barker Central School District 404th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 70.26 422nd 1337 68.4%
2013 68.21 362nd 1373 73.6%
2014 47.69 702nd 1401 49.9%
2015 53.46 595th 1407 57.7%
2016 50.21 662nd 1429 53.7%
2017 61.23 496th 1455 65.9%
2018 68.06 397th 1438 72.4%
2019 58.19 529th 1439 63.2%
2021 61.81 393rd 1242 68.4%
2022 46.57 759th 1479 48.7%
2023 45.19 821st 1500 45.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.67 897th 1283 30.1%
2023 33.04 908th 1307 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.53 336th 1245 73.0%
2019 48.45 536th 1241 56.8%
2021 77.40 144th 935 84.6%
2022 50.39 545th 1306 58.3%
2023 45.24 668th 1288 48.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.44 370th 1353 72.7%
2019 57.92 519th 1370 62.1%
2021 59.47 363rd 1066 65.9%
2022 37.86 914th 1454 37.1%
2023 53.87 643rd 1463 56.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 415th 1352 69.3%
2019 59.23 477th 1366 65.1%
2021 60.49 345th 1071 67.8%
2022 55.77 550th 1455 62.2%
2023 31.38 1052nd 1464 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.75 264th 763 65.4%
2019 49.58 360th 716 49.7%
2022 26.99 588th 748 21.4%
2023 39.83 485th 772 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.11 282nd 935 69.8%
2006 66.23 279th 986 71.7%
2007 71.78 142nd 1002 85.8%
2008 67.34 294th 1027 71.4%
2009 69.49 227th 1086 79.1%
2010 70.15 228th 1117 79.6%
2011 79.19 47th 1165 96.0%
2012 77.46 132nd 1198 89.0%
2013 77.12 147th 1217 87.9%
2014 74.62 153rd 1237 87.6%
2015 69.54 230th 1255 81.7%
2016 75.68 127th 1255 89.9%
2017 75.41 175th 1221 85.7%
2018 71.43 292nd 1210 75.9%
2019 76.32 189th 1207 84.3%
2022 81.57 84th 1190 92.9%
2023 76.64 201st 1228 83.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.02 150th 1095 86.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.10 109th 1154 90.6%
2019 76.96 108th 1179 90.8%
2022 80.49 60th 1101 94.6%
2023 75.33 136th 1155 88.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 225th 1176 80.9%
2019 76.32 187th 1193 84.3%
2022 82.28 66th 1155 94.3%
2023 82.07 84th 1197 93.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.94 276th 1176 76.5%
2019 74.62 206th 1190 82.7%
2022 79.40 108th 1154 90.6%
2023 72.69 268th 1191 77.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Barker Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.33 264th 765 65.5%
2019 57.06 340th 793 57.1%
2022 75.80 73rd 738 90.1%
2023 80.57 35th 776 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 460 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1990 465 6 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 461 7 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 481 6 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 482 7 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 321 4 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 357 2 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 357 2 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 349 5 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 338 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 338 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 323 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 326 4 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 345 2 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 345 2 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 319 5 4 15 8 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 314 6 2 12 7 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 316 7 4 13 8 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 326 9 4 12 11 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 317 11 2 8 11 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 325 8 4 6 7 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 304 6 2 12 8 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 307 7 2 15 6 0 0 0 337
2012 417 10 1 29 2 0 11 0 470
2013 395 6 0 28 1 0 16 0 446
2014 379 5 2 34 1 0 12 0 433
2015 345 5 1 30 0 0 13 0 394
2016 332 0 1 21 0 0 11 0 365
2017 332 1 1 25 0 0 14 0 373
2018 309 1 2 27 0 0 15 0 354
2019 302 0 1 30 0 0 10 0 343
2020 308 1 1 31 0 0 8 0 349
2021 305 1 0 22 0 0 7 0 335
2022 273 1 0 32 0 0 12 0 318
2023 248 1 0 28 0 0 15 0 292

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 471 47.4 9.9 n/a
1990 482 49.0 9.8 n/a
1991 484 46.8 10.3 n/a
1992 505 44.0 11.4 n/a
1993 507 38.5 13.2 n/a
1994 339 30.8 11.0 19.5
1995 373 33.8 11.0 14.5
1996 373 33.8 11.0 14.5
1997 365 34.4 10.6 18.6
1998 349 33.0 10.6 16.3
1999 350 34.0 10.3 17.4
2000 338 34.0 9.9 43.5
2001 344 27.5 12.5 21.5
2002 363 23.5 15.4 24
2003 363 23.5 15.4 24
2004 351 n/a n/a n/a
2005 341 21.5 15.9 39
2006 348 23.0 15.1 30.7
2007 362 22.5 16.1 33.7
2008 349 26.5 13.2 37.5
2009 350 26.5 13.2 24.3
2010 332 26.5 12.5 30.7
2011 337 32.3 10.4 43.3
2012 470 38.3 12.2 71.9
2013 446 32.9 13.5 36.5
2014 433 31.6 13.6 29.8
2015 394 31.0 12.7 47
2016 365 29.0 12.5 47.1
2017 373 24.1 15.4 45.6
2018 354 27.0 13.1 46.3
2019 343 28.0 12.2 46.1
2020 349 32.5 10.7 49.3
2021 335 30.8 10.8 47.5
2022 318 31.5 10.0 38.4
2023 292 30.4 9.5 38.7

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 Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 471 47.4 9.9 n/a
1990 482 49.0 9.8 n/a
1991 484 46.8 10.3 n/a
1992 505 44.0 11.4 n/a
1993 507 38.5 13.2 n/a
1994 339 30.8 11.0 19.5
1995 373 33.8 11.0 14.5
1996 373 33.8 11.0 14.5
1997 365 34.4 10.6 18.6
1998 349 33.0 10.6 16.3
1999 350 34.0 10.3 17.4
2000 338 34.0 9.9 43.5
2001 344 27.5 12.5 21.5
2002 363 23.5 15.4 24
2003 363 23.5 15.4 24
2004 351 n/a n/a n/a
2005 341 21.5 15.9 39
2006 348 23.0 15.1 30.7
2007 362 22.5 16.1 33.7
2008 349 26.5 13.2 37.5
2009 350 26.5 13.2 24.3
2010 332 26.5 12.5 30.7
2011 337 32.3 10.4 43.3
2012 470 38.3 12.2 71.9
2013 446 32.9 13.5 36.5
2014 433 31.6 13.6 29.8
2015 394 31.0 12.7 47
2016 365 29.0 12.5 47.1
2017 373 24.1 15.4 45.6
2018 354 27.0 13.1 46.3
2019 343 28.0 12.2 46.1
2020 349 32.5 10.7 49.3
2021 335 30.8 10.8 47.5
2022 318 31.5 10.0 38.4
2023 292 30.4 9.5 38.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Barker Junior/Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201499.5%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%
201599.7%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.7%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201797.8%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.2%
201896.6%0.3%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%98.3%
201996.2%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.7%99.5%97.8%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barker Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $362 (2.4%) $14,876 (97.6%) $15,237
2020 $334 (2.2%) $14,959 (97.8%) $15,293
2021 $831 (5.3%) $14,723 (94.7%) $15,554
2022 $1,024 (5.9%) $16,322 (94.1%) $17,346
2023 $1,254 (6.3%) $18,620 (93.7%) $19,874

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barker Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 529th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 821st of 1500 Middle schools
 18%
Ranks 189th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 201st of 1228 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Barker Junior/Senior High School)3344.2
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Barker Central School District)3344.2
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Barker Junior/Senior High School)4563.4
 18.4%
   7th Grade Math (Barker Central School District)4563.4
 18.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Barker Junior/Senior High School)6438.5
 25.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Barker Central School District)6338.5
 24.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Barker Junior/Senior High School)3044
 14%
   8th Grade Math (Barker Central School District)3044
 14%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Barker Junior/Senior High School)98.398.2
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Barker Central School District)92.298.2
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Barker Junior/Senior High School)85.485.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Barker Central School District)85.485.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Barker Junior/Senior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (Barker Central School District)95.5100
 4.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Barker Junior/Senior High School)91.469.2
 22.2%
   End of Course English (Barker Central School District)91.469.2
 22.2%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Barker Junior/Senior High School)90.595.7
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Barker Central School District)90.595.7
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Barker Junior/Senior High School)96.694
 2.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Barker Central School District)93.494
 0.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Barker Junior/Senior High School)86.496.3
 9.9%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Barker Central School District)86.696.3
 9.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Barker Junior/Senior High School)86.678.9
 7.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Barker Central School District)84.178.9
 5.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Barker Junior/Senior High School)8072.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Physics (Barker Central School District)8072.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Barker Junior/Senior High School)89.388.9
 0.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Barker Central School District)86.488.9
 2.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343292
 14.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White302248
 17.9%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%38.7%
 7.4%


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Barker Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pratt Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Barker Junior/Senior High School.

Barker Junior/Senior High School ranks 201st of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Barker Junior/Senior High School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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