Three Skaneateles schools named Recognition Schools by New York State
Three Skaneateles schools were recently named Recognition Schools by the New York State Department of Education.
Waterman Elementary, Skaneateles Middle School, and Skaneateles High School were recognized as high achieving and high progress under New York State’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan.
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act Plan schools are recognized the top 13 percent of New York State Public Schools.
“These are exemplary public schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels with the right supports and resources,” Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. “Recognition Schools help to ensure equity for all children across New York State. The Regents and I are grateful to all of the teachers and administrators who, in concerted effort with their school communities, are guiding our students toward success.”
“Recognition schools are the highest performing and rapidly improving schools across the state,” Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe said. “Recognition Schools across the state demonstrate the relentless commitment of teachers, administrators, staff and parents, without whom this growth would not have been possible.”
In addition, Skaneateles High School was recently given a gold ranking in the 2020 US News Report Best High Schools Rankings, receiving a 95 out of 100 score. The rankings were based on performance nationally and statewide out of nearly 18,000 schools.
Ranking factors include college readiness, college curriculum breadth index, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, and graduation rate.
Skaneateles High School Principal Greg Santoro said the district is incredibly proud of the collective efforts of the school’s students, staff and parents in reference to the high results.
“Our commitment to every student has produced a track record of academic excellence and is a source of great pride for our entire school community. Together, we are better, and that is The Laker Way,” Santoro said.
The high school finished second in the Syracuse area, receiving a score of over 95% in mathematics proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rate.
