Summary:
The Cortland High School is the sole high school serving the Cortland City School District in New York. With a statewide ranking between 513-530 out of 1,234-1,242 high schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, Cortland High School's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas exceeding the state average while others fall below.
The school faces several challenges, including a 4.5% dropout rate, a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, and a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% that is slightly below the state average. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as nearly 45% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The Cortland City School District as a whole is ranked 710 out of 874 in New York, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that may be impacting the high school's performance.
Despite these challenges, Cortland High School has some strengths, such as its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which suggests smaller class sizes. The school's performance on certain Regents/Common Core exams, such as Algebra II and English Language Arts, also exceeds the state average, indicating areas where the school is succeeding. By addressing the identified areas for improvement, such as attendance and graduation rates, Cortland High School may be able to enhance its overall academic performance and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.
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