Berkshire Junior-senior High School (Closed 2023)

13640 Rt 22
Canaan, NY 12029
Berkshire Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
41 students

Showing 2010–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers

Showing 2011–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(16-17)
<50%
50%
(15-16)
<50%
46%
Hispanic
(19-20)
25%
28%

Showing 2010–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(19-20)
51%
17%

Showing 2010–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
24%
42%

Showing 2010–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

100%
(18-19)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
50%

Showing 2009–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Berkshire Union Free School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkshire Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Berkshire Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Berkshire Junior-senior High School?
41 students attend Berkshire Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Berkshire Junior-senior High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are White.
What grades does Berkshire Junior-senior High School offer ?
Berkshire Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Berkshire Junior-senior High School part of?
Berkshire Junior-senior High School is part of Berkshire Union Free School District.

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