Smaller Schools and Districts

Tag: graduation rates

  • Small Schools Work in New York

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    Seth Cox

    More studies show how smaller schools can make a difference – especially in neighborhoods with higher minority demographics: “New smaller high schools, typically in black or Hispanic neighborhoods, serve about 100 students per grade. More than 90 percent of the students attending these schools are black or Hispanic. Nearly 85 percent qualify for free or reduced…

  • Students at Small High Schools Are More Likely to Graduate

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    Seth Cox

     A new study published in the New York Times shows the value of smaller schools – about 100 students per grade – in big city settings.  They found that these schools had a higher graduation rate.  “The higher graduation rate at small schools held across the board for all students, regardless of race, family income….”…