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Highland Central School District is located at 320 Pancake Hollow Road Highland, NY serving grades K-12 in Ulster County. Ulster County is located along the majestic Hudson River and amidst the scenic Catskill Mountains of New York State, Ulster County offers a unique blend of urban amenities in a country environment. The District Officials recognize the uniqueness of each student, the school staff pledges to foster a desire for educational excellence that will help students achieve their full potential intellectually, physically, socially, morally and culturally. Acknowledging the rapid social, cultural, economical, political and technological changes in American society, the school encourages innovative courses, programs and activities designed to help our students to deal competently with these changes and to prepare them for effective citizenship.

It’s the intent of this district to rally around the educational philosophy to encourage the development of critical thinking, self esteem, and responsible people of tomorrow. In addition, they are committed to having high expectations for students to excel in learning. The School District remains devoted to supporting each student in academic, social, and moral growth to promote a lifelong commitment to learning and to encourage responsible contributions to society. You can expect high standards of supportive families, conscientious learners, committed staff, and an involved community will maximize potential for student success. Parents will be awed by the level of professionalism established by the teachers, staff, and administrators.

Highland Central School District Information

Highland Central School District

320 Pancake Hollow Road

Highland, NY 12528

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Ulster County, New York

845-691-1012

Serving grades K-12

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Students: 1943

Student / Teacher Ratio: 13.7

Schools in this District: 3

Highland Central School District Schools

School Name
City
Grade Level
County

Student Enrollment Information

Kindergarten
(Full Day)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
147 121 147 151 140 153 141 150 171 157 162 149 154
Total Students:
1943
Attendance Rate:
95%
Suspensions:
77
Year Statistics Compiled:
2005
District teacher data and statistics
Superintendent:John Mccarthy
 Full TimePart Time
Principals30
Assistant Principals30
Teachers1372
Other Professional Staff201
*Staff data was compiled in 2006
District Administrative Salaries
Title
Salary
Benefits
Other
Total Compensation
Superintendent Of Schools
$120,000
$20,475
$0
$140,475
Note: Data from the 2004-05 school year. It is a requirement that districts report the salaries of the superintendent; the deputy, assistant or associate superintendents; and other administrators or supervisors paid in excess of $113,000.

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
146
80.8%
English
2006
154
87.7%
French
2006
24
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
165
77.6%
Living Environment
2006
161
89.4%
Math A
2006
167
92.8%
Math B
2006
66
100.0%
Chemistry
2006
70
95.7%
Physics
2006
29
89.7%
Spanish
2006
71
100.0%
US History and Govt
2006
183
89.1%

Graduation Info

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
148
126 (85%)
52 (35%)
2
2006
All Students
137
111 (81%)
48 (35%)
1
2005
All Students
134
93 (69%)
0 (0%)
4
2004
General Education
123
118 (95%)
51 (41%)
0
2006
General Education
135
110 (81%)
48 (35%)
0
2005
General Education
114
91 (79%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
25
8 (32%)
1 (04%)
2
2006
Students With Disabilities
2
1 (5%)
0 (0%)
1
2005
Students With Disabilities
20
2 (1%)
0 (0%)
4
2004

Student Post-Graduation Plans

Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State
62 (41%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State
7 (04%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State
56 (37%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State
3 (02%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State
1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State
0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military
3 (02%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment
16 (02%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.
0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.
0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.
0 (0%)
2005/06 District Expenditure & Revenue Information
  • Unreserved Fund Balance:
    1,324,934
  • State AID Revenue:
    11,241,937
  • Star Revenue:
    2,308,867
  • Total State Revenue (State Aid + Star):
    13,550,804
  • Local Revenue:
    16,381,502
  • Federal Revenue:
    696,811
  • Total Revenue (state + local + federal revenues):
    30,629,117
  • Central Administration:
    460,224
  • Board of Education:
    183,804
  • Teacher Salaries:
    9,569,967
  • Pupil Personnel Services Instructional Salaries:
    454,127
  • Curriculum Development and Support Instructional Salaries:
    561,550
  • Boces Instructional Expenditures:
    2,944,306
  • Tuition Paid to other districts (excluding special act districts):
    96,354
  • Tuition Not Included in Tuition Above:
    392,040
  • Other Instructional Salaries:
    1,576,461
  • Other Instructional Expenses:
    1,222,348
  • Community Service:
    500
  • Operations and Maintenance:
    1,835,077
  • Teacher Retirement:
    899,080
  • Health:
    3,991,891
  • Other Employee Benefits:
    1,659,121
  • Other Undistributed:
    574,445
  • Other:
    0
  • SubTotal (total exp minus debt service expenditures (principal & interest) and transportation):
    26,421,295
  • Transportation:
    1,241,907
  • Debt Service-Principle:
    1,733,384
  • Debt Service-Interest:
    964,584
  • Total Expenditure:
    30,361,170
  • Duplicated Combined Adjusted Average Daily Membership:
    1,959
  • Revenue Per Pupil:
    15,635
  • Expenditure Per Pupil:
    15,498
  • Actual Value Per Total Wealth Unit (Property Wealth Per Pupil):
    258,992
  • Income Per Total Wealth Pupil Unit:
    92,383
  • Combined Wealth Ratio:
    0.762
  • IE 1 (Instructional Expenditures Excluding Fringe Benefits) as Percent of Total Expenditures:
    55.39%
  • Percent that fringe (employee) benefits for the instructional program are of total expenditures:
    18.26%
  • Instructional Expenditures (Including Fringe Benefits) as a percent of total expenditures:
    73.65%
  • Instructional Expense as a percent of Adjusted Total Expense:
    84.58%
  • Local Revenue Effort Rate (Local Revenues Divided by Property Value):
    18.61

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All Schools in Highland Central School District


Highland Central School District, Ulster County, New York