Summary:
There is only one high school located in zip code 12937 - Salmon River High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Salmon River Central School District. The school and district are both struggling academically, with Salmon River High School's statewide ranking declining in recent years and its test scores generally below the state average.
Salmon River High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a dropout rate of 4.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% and a large percentage of students (70.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to students.
While the school is investing resources, with a high spending per student of $39,449 for the 2023-2024 school year, the academic performance has not yet improved significantly. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 795 out of 1,228 high schools in 2022-2023 to 890 out of 1,234 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating. Addressing the underlying issues, such as attendance and academic support, may be key focus areas for the school and district to improve student outcomes.
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