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Birchwood School in West Nyack, NY
(KG-12 • Public • Special Education School)

Address
 214 SICKLETOWN RD
West Nyack, NY 10994
Telephone
(845) 639-6480
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Website
http://www.ccsd.edu
Students
79
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
15.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Free lunch eligible students
22
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
3
School district
CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Not a Title I school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 79
Enrollment in 2015: 84
Enrollment in 2014: 82
Enrollment in 2013: 86
Enrollment in 2012: 93
Enrollment in 2011: 99
Enrollment in 2010: 104
Enrollment in 2009: 98
Enrollment in 2008: 96
Enrollment in 2007: 91
Enrollment in 2006: 88
Enrollment in 2005: 65
Enrollment in 2004: 88
Enrollment in 2003: 81
Enrollment in 2002: 79
Enrollment in 2001: 80
Enrollment in 2000: 80
Enrollment in 1999: 80

Birchwood School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeKGG01G02G03G04G05G06G07G08G09G10G11G12Total
All students32414753571613979
Female students1 - - 1 - 4111227626
Male students224 - 434245146353
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1
Asian students - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1
Hispanic students - - 11113 - - 112213
Black students - - 1 - 11 - 1 - - 3 - 18
White students322 - 2522561011656

Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 3
1st grade enrollment: 2
2nd grade enrollment: 4
3rd grade enrollment: 1
4th grade enrollment: 4
5th grade enrollment: 7
6th grade enrollment: 5
7th grade enrollment: 3
8th grade enrollment: 5
9th grade enrollment: 7
10th grade enrollment: 16
11th grade enrollment: 13
12th grade enrollment: 9

Birchwood School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 26 (32.9%)
Birchwood School:

32.9%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 53 (67.1%)
Birchwood School:

67.1%
State:

47.5%

Birchwood School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (1.3%)
Birchwood School:

1.3%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 1 (1.3%)
Birchwood School:

1.3%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 13 (16.5%)
School:

16.5%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 8 (10.1%)
School:

10.1%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 56 (70.9%)
Birchwood School:

70.9%
State:

55.1%

Birchwood School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 25 (31.6%)
Here:

31.6%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 22 (27.8%)
School:

27.8%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (3.8%)
Birchwood School:

3.8%
New York:

4.8%

Birchwood School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 5
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 5
  • Grade 8 Science: 3
  • Grade 10 Mathematics: 7

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 15

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 2
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 3
Number of FTE security guards: 2
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 2
Number of FTE social workers: 1

Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

5.3
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 9

Total number of classes taught: 65
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 1


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 7

Birchwood School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $22,669,536
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 26 (Salary Expenditures: $1,938,221)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 20.1 (Salary Expenditures: $397,075)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $124,957)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $209,282)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $124,957
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,669,535
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $1,938,221
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 20.1 (Salary Expenditures: $397,075)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $124,957)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $209,282)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $334,239

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 78 (male: 51, female: 27)
  • Hispanic: 14 (male: 7, female: 7)
  • Black: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
  • White: 56 (male: 40, female: 16)

Retention:
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(State average from 435 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 2 (all female)
  • Hispanic: 2

Percent of 10th grade students retained
Here:

12.5%
New York:

7.3%
Total number of students retained in 12th grade: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Percent of 12th grade students retained
Birchwood School:

22.2%
New York:

14.7%

Dual Enrollment:
(State average from 432 schools)
This school has students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a dual enrollment / dual credit program
Dual enrollment/dual credit programs provide opportunities for high school students to take college-level courses offered by colleges, and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school.These programs are for high school - enrolled students who are academically prepared to enroll in college and are interested in taking on additional coursework.For example, students who want to study subjects not offered at their high school may seek supplemental education at colleges nearby.
Dual Enrollment: 2 (all female)
  • White: 2

Dual Enrollment per 1,000 students
Birchwood School:

25.3
State:

183.3

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,359 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 238


Students scoring at Level 1: 100%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

100%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Birchwood School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All78%
  • White88%
  • IDEA78%
Students tested with valid scores: 14
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 3 (21%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 2 (14%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 8 (57%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (7%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

78%
New York:

93%

21%
14%
57%
7%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 2 (18%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 4 (36%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (9%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 4 (36%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

81%
State:

89%

18%
36%
9%
36%

Regents Competency Test:
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(State average from 580 schools)
Regents Competency Tests (RCTs) are achievement tests designed to assess basic proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.In the past, schools could award local high school diplomas to students who passed all six RCTs as well as the required coursework.The Department, in accordance with a timetable that was adopted by the Board of Regents, has phased out the eligibility of general education students in public schools to take these tests.Students are instead required to pass the Regents Examinations in order to receive a high school diploma.However, the RCTs continue to be available for students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 prior to the 2010-11 school year as part of a safety net for such students.To earn a high school diploma, students with disabilities must take each Regents Examination ordinarily required for graduation at least once.If unsuccessful on one or more of the required Regents Examinations, eligible students with disabilities may be granted a local high school diploma on the basis of passing the corresponding RCT(s).

Birchwood School - Percent Passing Regents Competency Tests

Reading:
Students tested with valid scores: 13
Number of students tested passing: 13 (100%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

100%
State:

47%

100%
Writing:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Number of students tested failing: 1 (8%)
Number of students tested passing: 11 (92%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

92%
New York:

82%

8%
92%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.

Birchwood School - High School Completers

    Graduation Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All92%
  • Males86%
  • Females100%
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 7
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 7
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 6 (86% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 1 (14% of Graduates)
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 7
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 7
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 6 (86% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 1 (14% of Graduates)

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Birchwood School - High School Non-completers

All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 48
Number of non-completers: 5
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 2

Percent of non-completers:

10.0%
New York:

10.3%
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 6
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 1

Percent of non-completers:

17.0%
New York:

4.9%
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 42
Number of non-completers: 4
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 1

Percent of non-completers:

10.0%
State:

7.8%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Birchwood School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 7
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 1 (14%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 5 (71%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in other post-secondary institutions: 1 (14%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 7
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 1 (14%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 5 (71%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in other post-secondary institutions: 1 (14%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 1,222 schools)
5-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 26

4-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 20


SAT/ACT:
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(State average from 1,222 schools)
The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Health & Safety


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic5
  • Black4
  • White25
  • IDEA31
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 34 (male: 16, female: 18)
  • Hispanic: 5 (all female)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 25 (male: 14, female: 11)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 31 (male: 17, female: 14)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Birchwood School:

430.4
New York:

179.4

Restraint and Seclusion:
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(State average from 355 schools)
Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.

Seclusion refers to the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. It does not include a timeout, which is a behavior management technique that is part of an approved program, involves the monitored separation of the student in a non-locked setting, and is implemented for the purpose of calming.

    Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint

  • Hispanic2
  • American Indian2
  • Black2
  • White8
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 14 (male: 12, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 8 (all male)

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Birchwood School:

177.2
State:

18.8

    Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to seclusion

  • Hispanic5
  • American Indian2
  • Black2
  • White16
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to seclusion: 25 (male: 21, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 5 (all male)
  • American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 16 (male: 14, female: 2)

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to seclusion per 1,000 students
Birchwood School:

316.5
State:

1.8

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
Students with disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 16 (male: 12, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 773 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 3
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 3

7th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 2
Percent of 7th grade students who passed: -100.0%
School:  -100.0%
New York:  114.6%

    9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I

  • Hispanic2
  • Asian2
  • Black4
  • White7
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 15 (male: 11, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 7 (all male)
  • White: 7
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
School:

46.7%
New York:

76.8%
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all male)
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
Here:

0.0%
New York:

65.5%

Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 1


Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 4
  • White: 4
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4

Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 3
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1

Student Enrollment in Geometry: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • White: 8 (all male)

Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 1
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 1

Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 6 (male: 2, female: 4)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 1
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 1

Student Enrollment in Biology: 16 (male: 12, female: 4)
  • American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)

Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 1


Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

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