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Did Schenectady County’s graduation rate rise or fall in 2021-22 school year?

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NY State Education Department Board of Regents Member Dr. Frances Wills | education.wisc.edu

NY State Education Department Board of Regents Member Dr. Frances Wills | education.wisc.edu

Graduation rates in Schenectady County schools fell 3% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 5,632 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 5,826 in the previous year.

Schenectady County had the state's fifth lowest graduation rate with just 84.2% graduating, while Nassau County boasted the highest rate, with 95.3% of students graduating in the 2021-22 school year.

In 2022, New York had roughly one teacher for every 12 students, which is better than the national average of one teacher for every 16 students.

Graduation in Schenectady County Over 5 Years
201820192020202120220%20%40%60%80%100%78.1%78.1%21.9%21.9%83.1%83.1%16.9%16.9%86%86%14%14%87.2%87.2%12.8%12.8%84.2%84.2%15.8%15.8%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Schenectady County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Duanesburg High School31793.2%
Mohonasen Senior High School86580.8%
Niskayuna High School1,32992.5%
Schalmont High School58886.2%
Schenectady High School2,80979.6%
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School78187.3%

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