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Newburgh Free Academy

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Newburgh Free Academy is located at 201 Fullerton Avenue Newburgh, NY and it serves grades 10-12 in Orange County. At Newburgh Free Academy the staff and teachers work very hard to incorporate literacy learning in all areas such as; social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts. They know working together to achieve their vision and goals for the students are the biggest concern.

Newburgh Free Academy knows all children can be successful learners. The teachers apply effective instructional strategies to meet each student’s individual needs. Throughout the learning experience at Newburgh Free Academy, teachers, staff, and parents work together to ensure the best in educational opportunities are available along with providing the best teaching skills for each student at their own level of understanding.

This School has a very active Parent Teacher Association. The school encourages all to join and participate. Funds raised are used to provide the students with a plenty of field trips, school events, and educational/cultural programs. Students work individually at their own pace to improve writing and reading. Through the use of multi- sensory phonic based software, students improve their skills. Students use six computerized hands- on learning stations that are enjoyable and educationally effective.


Overview

Newburgh Free Academy

Newburgh City School District

201 Fullerton Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550

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Mid-Size City (City: Small)

845-563-5400 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 10-12

Principal: Peter Copeletti

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Student Enrollment Information

10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
1094773602216

Additional Student Information

Total Students
2,685
Attendance Rate
92%
Suspensions
284
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.4
Free Lunch
851
Reduced Lunch
258
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
7
Other Full Time Professional Staff
24
Full Time Teachers
188
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

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

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
547
 
53.4%
English
2006
753
 
71.2%
French
2006
52
 
96.2%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
972
 
47.9%
Italian
2006
74
 
100.0%
Latin
2006
15
 
60.0%
Living Environment
2006
319
 
37.3%
Math A
2006
642
 
59.8%
Math B
2006
402
 
35.1%
Chemistry
2006
359
 
54.9%
Physics
2006
47
 
44.7%
Spanish
2006
259
 
87.3%
US History and Govt
2006
843
 
69.4%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
574
369 (64%)
151 (26%)
19
2006
General Education
537
360 (67%)
150 (27%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
37
9 (24%)
1 (02%)
19
2006
All Students
648
415 (64%)
141 (21%)
18
2005
General Education
602
409 (67%)
139 (23%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
46
6 (13%)
2 (04%)
18
2005
All Students
631
267 (42%)
0 (0%)
28
2004
General Education
569
261 (45%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
62
6 (09%)
0 (0%)
28
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State171 (29%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State76 (13%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State182 (31%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State6 (01%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State5 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State4 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military12 (02%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment32 (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.86 (14%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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