Summary:
The Hornell City School District in New York is home to a single high school, Hornell Junior-Senior High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 352nd out of 1,242 New York high schools in 2023-2024 to 607th out of 1,234 in 2024-2025.
Hornell Junior-Senior High School's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas performing below the state average, while others are above. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.5% is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, which is a significant concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Regarding demographics and socioeconomic factors, Hornell Junior-Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students (46.71%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending of $26,331 is higher than the state average, suggesting that the district is investing resources in the school. However, the mixed academic performance and other challenges suggest that the allocation of these resources may need to be re-evaluated to ensure they are being used effectively to support student learning and achievement.
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