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More students graduated from Ulster County schools in 2021-22 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 Ulster County schools rose 0.5% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 6,467 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 6,233 in the previous year.

Ulster and Richmond Counties had the state's 29th highest graduation rate with 89.2% graduating, while Nassau boasted the highest rate, with 95.3% of students graduating in the 2021-22 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 Ulster County Over 5 Years
201820192020202120220%20%40%60%80%100%87.3%87.3%12.7%12.7%88.7%88.7%11.3%11.3%91.3%91.3%8.7%8.7%88.7%88.7%11.3%11.3%89.2%89.2%10.8%10.8%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Ulster County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School75178.3%
Highland High School51992.7%
Kingston High School1,89082.4%
Marlboro Central High School64395.3%
New Paltz Senior High School65095.9%
Onteora High School42494.8%
Rondout Valley High School59888.2%
Saugerties Senior High School77690.5%
Wallkill Senior High School99996.2%

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