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Batavia High School

Public | 9-12 | 704 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted October 12, 2007

Mostly good teachers, although a little more regents-focused than is necessary.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2005

Its a very educational school, I would tell any parent to consider this school for thier child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2005

Batavia high school has a great academic program with many different course offerings for such a small school. There are quite a few AP classes available, about a dozen GCC classes can be taken right in the school and the opportunities at BOCES are amazing with the ability to learn a trade or get a head start on different career paths (Heath and Legal Academies). However Batavia is led by a relatively weak administration who tries to restrict students and their activities in an attempt to hold power over the student body. Sometimes it feels like the majority of students must pay for the mistakes committed by a minority of the student body. The extracurriculars are quite popular with many different choices but as with most schools the Athletic program tailors to superior athletes and thus causes relatively unathletic students to suffer and feel left-out. I rate BHS a B-.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 9, 2005

Social Studies has the strongest academic program with a talented team of teachers that work hard to engage their students. Math is the weakest unfortunately - some teachers do a great job but not all. This is a big concern. The administrators seem to be enforcers and not approachable. There is NO PTA or parent representation. Actions speak louder than words...they only use the words! There is disharmony btw. adm & staff - apparent to all. I have concerns about the adm. in the district- several lack basic leadership qualities.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population90%

Chemistry

All Students80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students68%
Students with disabilities32%
General population74%

English

All Students93%
Students with disabilities53%
General population97%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students79%
Students with disabilities100%
General population78%

Global History and Geography

All Students76%
Students with disabilities33%
General population84%

Integrated Algebra

All Students84%
Students with disabilities65%
General population87%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students91%
Students with disabilities75%
General population95%

Physics

All Students86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students94%
Students with disabilities75%
General population95%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 51%
Black 10% 19%
Hispanic 3% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 83%N/A76%
Female 89%N/A79%
Male 77%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Black or African American 62%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 86%N/A59%
White 84%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 61%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 90%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 71%N/A56%
General-Education students 84%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 21%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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260 State St
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 343-2480

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