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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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

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NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

Graduation rates in Niagara County schools fell 1.3% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 15,528 students who graduated in the 2022-23 school year, compared to 15,820 in the previous year.

Niagara and Columbia Counties had the state's 32nd highest graduation rate with 88.8% graduating, while Nassau 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 Niagara County Over 4 Years
2019-202020-212021-222022-230.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%86.3%86.3%13.7%13.7%86.8%86.8%13.2%13.2%90.1%90.1%9.9%9.9%88.8%88.8%11.2%11.2%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Niagara County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Barker Junior/Senior High School29189.6%
Lewiston Porter Senior High School61589.2%
Lockport High School1,36591.8%
Newfane Senior High School43590.3%
Niagara Falls High School2,14085.1%
Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School1,09289.6%
North Tonawanda High School1,00278.9%
Royalton-Hartland High School37194.3%
Starpoint High School92298.2%
Wilson Middle/High School51491.3%

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