Summary:
The Pearl River Union Free School District in New York is home to one standout high school, Pearl River High School. This school consistently ranks among the top 10% of high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years.
Pearl River High School boasts an impressive 84.3% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. Students at the school perform exceptionally well on state assessments and Regents exams, with proficiency rates often surpassing district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 94.48% of students were proficient or better on the Regents Common Core Algebra II exam, compared to 74.88% statewide.
While the school's academic achievements are noteworthy, the district may want to explore ways to address the relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% at Pearl River High School. Additionally, the school's student population appears to have a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (19.22%) compared to the state average, suggesting the need to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
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