Is Groton Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Groton Junior/Senior High School ranks 594 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Groton Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Groton Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Groton Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Groton Junior/Senior High School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Groton Junior/Senior High School?

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

Groton Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Groton Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Groton Central School District in Groton, NY, with 402 students. While the school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores lags behind nearby schools like McGraw Secondary School, Lansing High School, and Ithaca Senior High School.

Groton Junior/Senior High School's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 79.0% to 87.5% in recent years, which are generally lower than the nearby schools. The school's dropout rates, ranging from 4.9% to 12.9%, are also higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Groton has had significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% to 37.8%, compared to the state average and nearby schools. On state assessments and Regents exams, Groton's performance is generally below the state average and the nearby schools across various subjects and grade levels.

Groton Junior/Senior High School's declining performance over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking, may be attributed to the school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a population with lower socioeconomic status. Despite the school's fluctuating per-student spending, which is generally higher than the state average, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the students. Further investigation into the root causes and targeted interventions could be beneficial to improve the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073-1297

(607) 898-5802

District: Groton Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
594^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,886

Feeder schools for Groton Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Groton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Groton Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 55.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Groton Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Groton Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Groton Junior/Senior High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Groton Junior/Senior High School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Groton Junior/Senior High School is $21,886.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Groton Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Junior/Senior High School 663^rd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Groton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Groton Junior/Senior High School 594^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Groton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Groton Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Central School District 399^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Groton Junior/Senior High School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	32.41	960^th	1401	31.5%
2015	36.06	914^th	1407	35.0%
2016	37.40	901^st	1429	36.9%
2017	25.18	1142^nd	1455	21.5%
2018	26.30	1100^th	1438	23.5%
2019	25.44	1112^th	1439	22.7%
2021	46.67	633^rd	1242	49.0%
2022	70.57	340^th	1479	77.0%
2023	64.77	468^th	1500	68.8%
2024	52.84	663^rd	1504	55.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.48	1163^rd	1170	0.6%
2019	19.78	1115^th	1139	2.1%
2022	74.09	162^nd	1283	87.4%
2023	57.14	393^rd	1307	69.9%
2024	33.83	858^th	1303	34.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.15	1148^th	1245	7.8%
2019	13.91	1192^nd	1241	3.9%
2021	24.70	784^th	935	16.1%
2022	58.02	410^th	1306	68.6%
2023	42.82	704^th	1288	45.3%
2024	48.05	615^th	1296	52.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.05	1030^th	1353	23.9%
2019	28.00	1028^th	1370	25.0%
2021	42.14	607^th	1066	43.1%
2022	66.00	410^th	1454	71.8%
2023	69.83	387^th	1463	73.5%
2024	61.04	525^th	1465	64.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.07	1063^rd	1352	21.4%
2019	24.53	1077^th	1366	21.2%
2021	48.28	523^rd	1071	51.2%
2022	70.46	319^th	1455	78.1%
2023	59.83	505^th	1464	65.5%
2024	45.64	763^rd	1464	47.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.85	666^th	716	7.0%
2024	44.56	442^nd	778	43.2%

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

Rank History for Groton Junior/Senior High School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	54.17	519^th	935	44.5%
2006	63.69	350^th	986	64.5%
2007	63.27	370^th	1002	63.1%
2008	52.44	595^th	1027	42.1%
2009	56.40	534^th	1086	50.8%
2010	61.98	423^rd	1117	62.1%
2011	56.84	569^th	1165	51.2%
2012	49.78	682^nd	1198	43.1%
2013	55.48	630^th	1217	48.2%
2014	58.70	501^st	1237	59.5%
2015	44.59	734^th	1255	41.5%
2016	47.45	678^th	1255	46.0%
2017	47.56	655^th	1221	46.4%
2018	50.68	659^th	1210	45.5%
2019	50.44	667^th	1207	44.7%
2021	27.61	432^nd	519	16.8%
2022	38.69	728^th	1190	38.8%
2023	31.88	820^th	1228	33.2%
2024	54.72	594^th	1242	52.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.94	918^th	1095	16.2%
2019	36.40	703^rd	1132	37.9%
2021	17.98	125^th	137	8.8%
2022	15.28	964^th	1038	7.1%
2023	33.24	753^rd	1130	33.4%
2024	30.38	814^th	1144	28.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.98	783^rd	1154	32.1%
2019	38.85	761^st	1179	35.5%
2021	12.29	283^rd	289	2.1%
2022	20.55	885^th	1101	19.6%
2023	18.02	943^rd	1155	18.4%
2024	40.08	706^th	1170	39.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.97	636^th	1176	45.9%
2019	47.39	701^st	1193	41.2%
2021	32.18	229^th	290	21.0%
2022	49.35	619^th	1155	46.4%
2023	40.00	733^rd	1197	38.8%
2024	56.79	546^th	1219	55.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.42	631^st	1176	46.3%
2019	52.64	611^th	1190	48.7%
2021	23.09	306^th	354	13.6%
2022	26.79	824^th	1154	28.6%
2023	25.29	866^th	1191	27.3%
2024	52.48	601^st	1211	50.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Groton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.64	704^th	793	11.2%
2024	43.43	479^th	781	38.7%

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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 Groton Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	461	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	468
1990	429	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	439
1991	442	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	450
1992	464	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	471
1993	468	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	473
1994	474	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	481
1995	547	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	556
1996	547	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	556
1997	570	6	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	587
1998	371	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	380
1999	363	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
2000	372	5	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	386
2001	374	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	386
2002	335	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	343
2003	335	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	343
2004	306	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	315
2005	328	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	334
2006	303	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	310
2007	318	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	325
2008	336	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	344
2009	330	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	340
2010	324	8	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	337
2011	316	7	1	3	0	0	4	331
2012	300	4	0	3	1	0	1	309
2013	261	5	0	4	2	0	4	276
2014	427	8	0	5	0	0	5	445
2015	411	7	1	11	0	0	10	440
2016	401	7	1	12	0	0	10	431
2017	394	6	1	6	0	0	11	418
2018	411	7	1	6	0	0	16	441
2019	391	7	1	9	0	0	11	419
2020	391	10	1	7	0	0	10	419
2021	398	9	1	4	0	0	11	423
2022	386	7	2	4	0	1	10	410
2023	378	4	2	7	0	1	10	402

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 Groton Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	468	37.6	12.4	n/a
1990	439	35.5	12.3	n/a
1991	450	36.9	12.1	n/a
1992	471	35.4	13.3	n/a
1993	473	34.0	13.9	n/a
1994	481	34.0	14.1	19.3
1995	556	36.2	15.4	16.5
1996	556	36.2	15.4	16.5
1997	587	32.0	18.3	16.4
1998	380	17.8	21.3	15.8
1999	372	16.8	22.1	12.9
2000	386	18.9	20.4	22
2001	386	20.2	19.1	22.5
2002	343	22.0	15.6	21.9
2003	343	22.0	15.6	21.9
2004	315	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	334	19.0	17.6	24.3
2006	310	18.0	17.2	26.8
2007	325	17.9	18.2	28.6
2008	344	19.0	18.1	50.9
2009	340	20.0	17.0	29.4
2010	337	21.0	16.0	37.7
2011	331	24.0	13.7	33.8
2012	309	18.5	16.6	35
2013	276	18.0	15.3	38.4
2014	445	33.7	13.1	40.9
2015	440	34.0	12.9	43
2016	431	36.0	11.9	43.6
2017	418	35.0	11.9	43.8
2018	441	34.6	12.7	48.1
2019	419	37.0	11.3	44.9
2020	419	37.0	11.3	39.6
2021	423	36.0	11.7	39.2
2022	410	39.5	10.3	43.9
2023	402	37.0	10.8	42.5

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 Groton Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	468	37.6	12.4	n/a
1990	439	35.5	12.3	n/a
1991	450	36.9	12.1	n/a
1992	471	35.4	13.3	n/a
1993	473	34.0	13.9	n/a
1994	481	34.0	14.1	19.3
1995	556	36.2	15.4	16.5
1996	556	36.2	15.4	16.5
1997	587	32.0	18.3	16.4
1998	380	17.8	21.3	15.8
1999	372	16.8	22.1	12.9
2000	386	18.9	20.4	22
2001	386	20.2	19.1	22.5
2002	343	22.0	15.6	21.9
2003	343	22.0	15.6	21.9
2004	315	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	334	19.0	17.6	24.3
2006	310	18.0	17.2	26.8
2007	325	17.9	18.2	28.6
2008	344	19.0	18.1	50.9
2009	340	20.0	17.0	29.4
2010	337	21.0	16.0	37.7
2011	331	24.0	13.7	33.8
2012	309	18.5	16.6	35
2013	276	18.0	15.3	38.4
2014	445	33.7	13.1	40.9
2015	440	34.0	12.9	43
2016	431	36.0	11.9	43.6
2017	418	35.0	11.9	43.8
2018	441	34.6	12.7	48.1
2019	419	37.0	11.3	44.9
2020	419	37.0	11.3	39.6
2021	423	36.0	11.7	39.2
2022	410	39.5	10.3	43.9
2023	402	37.0	10.8	42.5

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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