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Superintendent reports steady graduation rates and AP participation gains; some subject areas flagged for review
Summary
The superintendent presented end-of-year assessment data showing a six-year graduation trend with a peak year at 97% and a most recent rate at 94%, highlighted gains in ELA, biology and chemistry, noted mixed results in global studies, and announced two principal appointments.
The district superintendent delivered the annual summary of assessment outcomes and college- and career-readiness measures, describing a steady multi-year pattern and recent gains alongside areas the administration will monitor. "Our six year trend shows a district that has held steady in the low to mid nineties and last year broke through to 97%. This year's rate settled at 94%, still above our 21 through 24 baseline of 91 to 93%," the superintendent said.
The presentation highlighted English language arts as a continued strength (a reported 93% pass rate with mastery scores improving to 56% from 39% the prior year). Biology pass rates improved from 63% to 78% with mastery gains; chemistry reported the largest single-year gain (pass rate rose from 56% to 85% and mastery from 17% to 22%). Global studies showed divergent signals: mastery rose (20% to 29%) while overall pass rate dipped to 83% from 90% the prior year, prompting a review of curriculum pacing and assessment alignment. The superintendent said district directors are already reviewing course pacing and instruction where results softened.
Advanced Placement participation and outcomes were noted as improved: the transcript states that 193 students sat for a larger number of AP exams in the reporting window and that 76 AP students earned a score of 3 or higher; the exact exam count in the transcript text is ambiguous and may require confirmation. The superintendent cited several individual course standouts (100% rates of 3 or higher in select arts and design courses and a strong result in human geography) and noted areas where AP scores trail the state average (computer science A and environmental science).
The superintendent also announced leadership appointments: Patricia Schola (transcript spelling) is already serving as principal of Cornwall Avenue School, and Jessica Moore Rivera will become principal of George Washington Intermediate School beginning Aug. 3.
The superintendent closed by emphasizing consistency in fundamentals—instruction, targeted support and use of data—while warning that good results can become background if not noticed and sustained. The board accepted the report and moved to the next agenda items.
