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Did Schenectady County’s graduation rate rise or fall in 2022-23 school year?

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New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | nysed.gov

New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | nysed.gov

Graduation rates in Schenectady County schools fell 0.9% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 11,102 students who graduated in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 11,264 in the previous year.

Schenectady County had the state's third lowest graduation rate with just 83.3% graduating, while Nassau County boasted the highest rate, with 94.8% of students graduating in the 2022-23 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 4 Years
2019-202020-212021-222022-230.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%86.0%86.0%14.0%14.0%87.2%87.2%12.8%12.8%84.2%84.2%15.8%15.8%83.3%83.3%16.7%16.7%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Schenectady County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Duanesburg High School31298%
Mohonasen Senior High School88682.5%
Niskayuna High School1,38795.3%
Schalmont High School57286.8%
Schenectady High School2,74776.1%
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School73683.2%

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