Summary:
The 14521 zip code is home to a single high school, South Seneca Middle/High School, which serves students in grades 7-12 within the South Seneca Central School District. The school's performance and characteristics present a mixed picture, with areas of strength and challenges that the community may need to address.
South Seneca Middle/High School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, ranging from 595 out of 1,228 New York high schools in 2022-2023 to 751 out of 1,242 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in many subject areas, particularly in math and English Language Arts. However, the school performs better than the state average on some Regents exams, such as Chemistry, Living Environment, and Earth and Space Sciences. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 4.5% is higher than the state average.
Regarding the school's demographics and socioeconomic status, South Seneca Middle/High School has a relatively high percentage of students (45.13%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's student-teacher ratio of 8.3 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $40,042 is significantly higher than the state average, which may be due to the school's small size and rural location. These factors may contribute to the school's challenges in improving overall academic performance and addressing the needs of its student population.
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