Blythedale School in Valhalla, NY
(PK-12 • Public • Special Education School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 4
- Address
- 95 BRADHURST AVE
Valhalla, NY 10595
- Telephone
- (914) 347-1800
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- Website
- http://www.mpbschools.org
- City-data.com school rating
- 4
- Students
- 137
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 22.0
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- School district
- MOUNT PLEASANT-BLYTHEDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Charter school
- No
- Title I status
- Title I schoolwide school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
| HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.8 miles): | 91 |
| VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.4 miles): | 87 |
| KENSICO SCHOOL (1.7 miles): | 75 |
| VALHALLA MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.6 miles): | 64 |
| CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.9 miles): | 62 |
| VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL (1.6 miles): | 61 |
| ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL (2.1 miles): | 56 |
| Blythedale School: | 4 |
| LINDEN HILL SCHOOL (2.0 miles): | 2 |
Blythedale School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
| New York: | 50 |
| Westchester County: | 63 |
| Valhalla: | 51 |
| Blythedale School: | 4 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 137
Enrollment in 2015: 114
Enrollment in 2014: 204
Enrollment in 2013: 135
Enrollment in 2012: 131
Enrollment in 2011: 103
Enrollment in 2010: 115
Enrollment in 2009: 239
Enrollment in 2008: 117
Enrollment in 2007: 125
Enrollment in 2006: 137
Enrollment in 2005: 100
Enrollment in 2004: 115
Enrollment in 2003: 132
Enrollment in 2002: 130
Enrollment in 2001: 135
Enrollment in 2000: 141
Enrollment in 1999: 115
Enrollment in 2015: 114
Enrollment in 2014: 204
Enrollment in 2013: 135
Enrollment in 2012: 131
Enrollment in 2011: 103
Enrollment in 2010: 115
Enrollment in 2009: 239
Enrollment in 2008: 117
Enrollment in 2007: 125
Enrollment in 2006: 137
Enrollment in 2005: 100
Enrollment in 2004: 115
Enrollment in 2003: 132
Enrollment in 2002: 130
Enrollment in 2001: 135
Enrollment in 2000: 141
Enrollment in 1999: 115
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
| Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | G09 | G10 | G11 | G12 | UG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 8 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 137 |
| Female students | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Male students | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 87 |
| Asian students | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 5 |
| Hispanic students | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 68 |
| Black students | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 31 |
| White students | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 8
Kindergarten enrollment: 8
1st grade enrollment: 13
2nd grade enrollment: 10
3rd grade enrollment: 13
4th grade enrollment: 7
5th grade enrollment: 10
6th grade enrollment: 9
7th grade enrollment: 14
8th grade enrollment: 8
9th grade enrollment: 10
10th grade enrollment: 6
11th grade enrollment: 4
12th grade enrollment: 8
Ungraded enrollment: 9
Kindergarten enrollment: 8
1st grade enrollment: 13
2nd grade enrollment: 10
3rd grade enrollment: 13
4th grade enrollment: 7
5th grade enrollment: 10
6th grade enrollment: 9
7th grade enrollment: 14
8th grade enrollment: 8
9th grade enrollment: 10
10th grade enrollment: 6
11th grade enrollment: 4
12th grade enrollment: 8
Ungraded enrollment: 9
Blythedale School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 50 (36.5%)
| School: | 36.5% |
| State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 87 (63.5%)
| School: | 63.5% |
| State: | 47.5% |
Blythedale School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 5 (3.6%)
| Here: | 3.6% |
| State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 68 (49.6%)
| Blythedale School: | 49.6% |
| State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 31 (22.6%)
| Here: | 22.6% |
| New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 33 (24.1%)
| School: | 24.1% |
| New York: | 55.1% |
Blythedale School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Grade 8 Science: 12
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 12
- Grade 10 Science: 12
- Grade 10 Social Studies: 12
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 22
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 13
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 2
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 9
Total number of classes taught: 22
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 13
Student/Teacher Ratio
| Here: | 6.2 |
| State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 9
Total number of classes taught: 22
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Blythedale School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,950,717
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 19 (Salary Expenditures: $1,613,628)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 18 (Salary Expenditures: $310,279)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $188,234)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $226,346)
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $724,859
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $1,640,438
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 18.3 (Salary Expenditures: $310,279)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $188,234)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2.5 (Salary Expenditures: $226,346)
Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 120 (male: 78, female: 42)
- Hispanic: 62 (male: 40, female: 22)
- Black: 29 (male: 22, female: 7)
- White: 29 (male: 16, female: 13)
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,403 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 242
Students scoring at Level 1: 100%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 252
Students scoring at Level 1: 100%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
4th Grade:
Math students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student Math scores: 232
Students scoring at Level 1: 83%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Science students tested with valid scores: 9
Computed mean of student Science scores: 53
Students scoring at Level 1: 33%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 267
Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 245
Students scoring at Level 1: 80%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 277
Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 252
Students scoring at Level 1: 80%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
Science students tested with valid scores: 9
Computed mean of student Science scores: 66
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 44%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 242
Students scoring at Level 1: 100%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 252
Students scoring at Level 1: 100%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
4th Grade:
Math students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student Math scores: 232
| Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 17% |
| State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 83%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Science students tested with valid scores: 9
Computed mean of student Science scores: 53
| Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 44% |
| New York: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 33%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 267
Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 245
Students scoring at Level 1: 80%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 277
| ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 17% |
| State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student Math scores: 252
Students scoring at Level 1: 80%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
Science students tested with valid scores: 9
Computed mean of student Science scores: 66
| Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 55% |
| New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 44%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
Regents Examination:
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Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 1 (20%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 1 (20%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 3 (60%)
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 1 (20%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 1 (20%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 3 (60%)
| Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 80% |
| New York: | 93% |
Outcomes
High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 1
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 1
└─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 1 (100% of Graduates)
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 1
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 1
└─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 1 (100% of Graduates)
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 1
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 1
└─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 1 (100% of Graduates)
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 1
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 1
└─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 1 (100% of Graduates)
High School Non-completers:
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All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 16
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 26
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 16
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 26
Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 1
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (100%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 1
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (100%)
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 1
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (100%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 1
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (100%)
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 104
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 52%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 94
Safe harbor target: 44
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 101
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 55%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 97
Safe harbor target: 55
5-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1
4-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 7
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 104
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 52%
| Performance Index (PI): | 14 |
| State: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 44
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 101
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 55%
| Performance Index (PI): | 35 |
| State: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 55
5-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1
4-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 7
Health & Safety
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
- Hispanic46
- Asian4
- Black22
- White19
- IDEA88
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 46 (male: 29, female: 17)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- White: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 88 (male: 53, female: 35)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
| School: | 664.2 |
| State: | 179.4 |
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
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Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 1
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 10 (male: 6, female: 4)
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 2 (all male)
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
- Hispanic4
- Black4
- White2
- IDEA10
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Hispanic: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
- Black: 4 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 14 (male: 7, female: 7)
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
| School: | 100.0% |
| New York: | 76.8% |
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 2 (all male)
- Black: 2
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
| School: | 0.0% |
| State: | 65.5% |
Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 1
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 1
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 11
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Biology: 10 (male: 6, female: 4)
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 1
- Hispanic4
- Black4
- White2
- IDEA13
Student Enrollment in Biology
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
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