Owen D Young Central School

Over the last few years the school has declined. The enrollment dropped a lot this year from over 200 in June'11 to about 160 students Sept '11. No major changes to warrant such a drop - people are tired of the administration/management of the district and showed this by pulling their kids and sending them to another district. The teachers/staff do not take a stand and stick up for themselves or colleagues against the rumored workplace bullying. Superintendents contract was not extended, but she is still there collecting a her six-figure salary on the taxpayers dime. Graduation rates are down and the students are not prepared for college level work. Unfortunate downfall of a promising school that had been identified as one of the best schools in the nation in 06-07 and 07-08. The only change has been the culture developed and sustained by the administration my opinion, the students are no longer the first priority.
--Submitted by a parent

I found this school good for my kid, who is studying in the pre-school. However have some concerns with the management.
--Submitted by a parent

Small school - all the adults know all of the students by name. Very personal environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Our school has recently made drastic changes to reduce the student pregnancy problem, and address alchohol abuse. Breathalizers are now issued at all after school events.
--Submitted by a parent

A great student to teacher ratio, a district that has never been placed on the state's 'school in need of improvement' list, and a high school that was voted a 'bronze school' by a report issued in the U.S. News and World Report. I guess the evidence speaks for itself. I am a proud graduate and a proud parent of two current elementary students.
--Submitted by a parent