Summary:
The city of Harrison, New York is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Harrison Central School District. The district is ranked 140 out of 874 school districts in New York and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Harrison High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 73-67 high schools in New York over the past 3 years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 52.78% to 100%. Additionally, Harrison High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5%. Harrison Avenue Elementary is another standout, ranking among the top 114-212 elementary schools in New York and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with test scores in English Language Arts and Math consistently higher than the district and state averages.
While the district as a whole appears to be performing well, with all its schools ranked in the top 140-212 in their respective categories within the state, there is a notable performance gap between the elementary and alternative schools, such as Parsons Memorial School, and the middle and high schools. Parsons Memorial School, in particular, has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. The district's investment in education, as evidenced by the high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, seems to be paying off in terms of academic achievement, especially at the high school level.
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