Summary:
Zip code 14539 (Retsof, NY) is home to a single high school, York Middle/High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 as part of the York Central School District, offering a small, rural educational environment for 343 students.
York Middle/High School stands out for its exceptional high school performance, particularly in advanced coursework and graduation rates. The school achieves a perfect 100% proficiency on the Common Core Algebra II Regents and an 87.5% proficiency on Geometry, far exceeding state averages. Its graduation rate of 97.7% is significantly higher than the New York State average of 83.4%, while the dropout rate is a low 2.2%. The school also benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1 and high per-student spending of $31,199, which supports individualized instruction. However, the school shows a notable contrast between middle and high school performance: in grades 6-8, test scores often lag behind state averages, especially in 8th-grade Science (30.3% proficient vs. 43.5% state) and Math (41.18% proficient vs. 46.74% state). Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 37.2%, higher than the state average of 31.3%, yet the school still manages to achieve a high graduation rate, suggesting effective intervention programs.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong high school academic program, especially in math and science Regents exams, and its ability to graduate students successfully despite challenges. The "middle school dip" in test scores compared to the "high school surge" indicates that the school may focus resources on preparing students for Regents exams, or that middle school curriculum alignment could be improved. The high spending and low class sizes are positive indicators, but the elevated chronic absenteeism rate is an area to monitor. Overall, York Middle/High School offers a supportive environment with strong outcomes for high school students, though middle school performance and attendance warrant attention.
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