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Bolivar-Richburg Junior/Senior High School

Public | 6-12 | 437 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted May 4, 2008

as far as education great but if you come from another school they will use any excuse to get you removed and sent back. Even things that are not school related and if you are sexually different you will have a hard time there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2008

I love B-R! It's a great size, with many great teachers. They can offer you help in more than just their subject. The sports rock! You can play just about everything.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 9, 2005

This is the best school. I wouldn't send my chldren anywhere else. They helped my child so much in everything and everyone that works there are terrific people.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 18, 2005

The academic programs are about average to the surrounding areas. All large sports are available and music programs include orchestra, band, choir, jazz band, and acapella choir.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 22, 2004

This school has a beautiful campus with many new additions and/or renovations to the sports complex etc. However, I don't think that either the school or the community is taking full advantage of these facilities. I feel like we have wonderful and dedicated teachers, but the administration is still recovering from recent changes and losses. I think that parents in the community are not involved enough at the high school level. Every parent goes to their children's sporting events but that's where it ends. We would benefit our children greatly by being further involved on all levels.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

I believe to teach you need compassion, kindness, and understanding. There are alot of teachers here at this school who are lacking all three. I wish they would prioritize their positions.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Earth Science

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Global History and Geography

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Integrated Algebra

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
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 Students61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population61%

Chemistry

All Students83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population83%

Earth Science

All Students78%
Students with disabilities50%
General population82%

English

All Students92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

French

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

Geometry

All Students75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population75%

Global History and Geography

All Students73%
Students with disabilities30%
General population81%

Integrated Algebra

All Students95%
Students with disabilities80%
General population98%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students96%
Students with disabilities100%
General population95%

Physics

All Students75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population75%

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 97% 51%
Black 2% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 21%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 92%N/A76%
Female 91%N/A79%
Male 93%N/A71%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 93%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 88%N/A56%
General-Education students 93%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 13%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 10%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 5%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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100 School St
Bolivar, NY 14715
Phone: (585) 928-2561

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