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Walter Panas High School

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Walter Panas High School is located at 300 Croton Avenue Cortlandt Manor, NY serving grades 9-12 in Westchester County. Officials at Walter Panas High School work to ensure the curriculum is continually being reviewed, evaluated, and adjusted to meet the needs of students. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction. Technology integration and activities that provide opportunities for problem solving, students at every grade level gradually become accountable for their own learning. The teachers make every effort to incorporate literacy learning in all areas of learning: social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts.

Walter Panas High School in Westchester County serves a diverse, multilingual student population of immigrants to the United States. They seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

Walter Panas High School agrees with the same principles set forth by the district as well as the other schools along with providing an education that will aid students in becoming leaders in our democratic society and in their community. Teachers and staff work alongside parents and community leaders to provide the best possible learning environment for the betterment of not only the educational opportunities, but also the pride of living in New York. Teachers are dedicated to providing an excellent learning environment where students will be trained to become successful.


Overview

Walter Panas High School

Lakeland Central School District

300 Croton Avenue
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

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Urban Fringe of a Large City (Suburb: Large)

914-739-2823 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Susan Strauss

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Student Enrollment Information

9th10th11th12th
219199206178

Additional Student Information

Total Students
802
Attendance Rate
95%
Suspensions
21
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
12.7
Free Lunch
35
Reduced Lunch
36
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
6
Full Time Teachers
64
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
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
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
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
127
 
86.6%
English
2006
208
 
91.3%
French
2006
12
 
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
194
 
82.5%
Italian
2006
13
 
100.0%
Living Environment
2006
213
 
90.6%
Math A
2006
193
 
91.7%
Math B
2006
118
 
68.6%
Chemistry
2006
126
 
92.1%
Physics
2006
69
 
72.5%
Spanish
2006
109
 
100.0%
US History and Govt
2006
199
 
88.4%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
175
155 (88%)
0 (0%)
2
2006
General Education
145
141 (97%)
0 (0%)
1
2006
Students With Disabilities
30
14 (46%)
0 (0%)
1
2006
All Students
147
135 (91%)
76 (51%)
0
2005
General Education
124
119 (95%)
72 (58%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
23
16 (69%)
4 (17%)
0
2005
All Students
157
103 (65%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
120
90 (75%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
37
13 (35%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State79 (45%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State51 (29%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State26 (14%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State2 (01%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military3 (01%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment13 (01%)
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.1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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