High School for Youth and Community Development
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 423 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Mary Prendergast
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 423
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 247 (58.4%)
- Females: 176 (41.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Black | 361 | 85.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 12.1% |
| White | 3 | 0.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 95 | 22.5% |
| 10th Grade | 117 | 27.7% |
| 11th Grade | 61 | 14.4% |
| 12th Grade | 103 | 24.3% |
| Ungraded | 47 | 11.1% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
49.0%
District:
62.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
61.0%
District:
66.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
7.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
84.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
14.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
7.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
19.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
15.0%
District:
6.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
19.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
26.0%
District:
43.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
24.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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