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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate1%5%
Teacher Experience
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience16%11%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree and above56%32%
Average Class Size
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 10 English2423
Grade 10 Math2422
Grade 10 Science2123
Grade 10 Social Studies2224
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White88%52%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander6%7%
Hispanic or Latino4%20%
Black or African American1%19%
Native American or Native Alaskan1%0%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program2%45%
Limited English proficient1%7%
Attendance
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Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate97%93%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$21,402$15,815
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures16%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Latin: Catullus Horace
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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