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Sewanhaka Central High School District

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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate11%5%
Teacher Experience
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Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience19%10%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree and above129%33%
Average Class Size
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Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 8 English12422
Grade 8 Math12622
Grade 8 Science12622
Grade 8 Social Studies12622
Grade 10 English12822
Grade 10 Math12621
Grade 10 Science12822
Grade 10 Social Studies12622
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Black, not Hispanic77%19%
Hispanic or Latino13%21%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%8%
White, not Hispanic1%51%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: 1NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program128%44%
Limited English proficient11%7%
Attendance
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Source: 1NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate197%93%
Graduation Rate
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
All Students95%76%
Female97%79%
Male95%71%
Black or African American94%61%
Hispanic or Latino100%59%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander100%81%
White100%86%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander99%65%
Not economically disadvantaged95%80%
Students with disabilities85%56%
General-Education students97%79%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,389$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%70%
Student and staff support11%6%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures15%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Italian Language and Culture
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 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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