Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12870

Summary:

The 12870 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Schroon Lake Central School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 238 students. This school stands out for its impressive 96.3% four-year graduation rate, 0.0% dropout rate, and exceptional performance on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in English and Geometry. However, the school's racial makeup is predominantly white, with only 1.26% of students identifying as Hispanic, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5% is higher than the state average.

Schroon Lake Central School's strong academic performance is further evidenced by its high spending per student ($21,118) and low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, suggesting a well-resourced and personalized learning environment. The school's students also excel on some state assessments, with 8th-grade ELA and 7th-grade Math scores exceeding the state average. Yet, the school's 3rd-grade Math scores fall significantly below the state average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Overall, Schroon Lake Central School District appears to be a high-performing alternative school, with standout metrics in graduation rates, dropout rates, and Regents exam proficiency. However, the school faces challenges in racial diversity and chronic absenteeism, which may require further attention and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Schroon Lake Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1125 Us Rt 9	Schroon Lake	12870	Essex County	Schroon Lake Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 532-7164	238	26	9.1	60.9%	235 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	54.6	60.0	100.0	90.9	60.0	68.4	73.7	72.2	62.5	28.6	21.1	34.8	33.3	44.4	53.9	46.2	0.0	21.7	28.6	31.3	30.8	30.4	53.9	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	$21,118	$2,137	$18,980

Cities Near Zip Code 12870

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Schroon Lake	0.09 mi	1
Olmstedville	10.06 mi	1
Chestertown	12.35 mi	1
North Creek	15.08 mi	1
Ticonderoga	15.84 mi	2	458^th

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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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