District Profile

Beaver River Central School
PO Box 179
9508 Artz Road
Beaver Falls, NY 13305-0179
Phone 315-346-1211
Fax 315-346-6775
2020-2021 SCHOOL PROFILE
School
We are a small, Pre-K-12, rural school located in Lewis County, in northern New York State. The population of Lewis County, as of 2017, is 26,551. Last year, 68% of our graduates went on to two-year colleges, technical schools, or four-year colleges, many of whom were the first in their family to do so. Approximately 30% of our students receive free or reduced lunch.
Total Enrollment (Pre-K-12): 906 CEEB Code Number: 330365
2020 Graduating Class: 69 School Year: 4 quarters
Staff
Superintendent: Mr. Todd Green
High School Principal: Mr. Daniel Rains
Middle School Principal: Ms. Christine LaBare
Elementary Principal/CSE Chair: Dr. Kimberly Lyman-Wright
Guidance Counselors: Mr. Alexander Barrett (Grades 9-12) Mrs. Erin Monnat (Grades 6-8)
Guidance Secretary: Ms. Lisa Steiner
2019-2020 Students
Total Number of Students (Pre-K-12): 906
Seniors – 69; Juniors –73; Sophomores – 47; Freshmen – 71
Special Education Students (9-12) – 43
Grading System
Numerical grades 0% - 100%. The minimum passing grade is a 65%. Final Average consists of Quarters 1-4 and Final Exam (each weighted 20%). Class rank and final averages are unweighted. The average is based on all subjects. Class standing and grade point average are computed at the end of the student’s junior year.
High School Diploma Minimum Requirements
Local Diploma: 24 credits, to include minimum: 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1 Art/Music, 1 Language Other Than English, ½ Health, 2 Physical Education, electives. Can score 55% or higher on five specifically designated Regents exams. This option is only available for students approved by our Committee on Special Education.
Regents Diploma: 24 credits, to include minimum: 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1 Language Other than English, 1 Art/Music, ½ Health, 2 Physical Education, electives. Must score 65% or higher on five specifically designated Regents exams.
Advanced Regents Diploma: 24 credits, to include minimum: 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Language Other than English, 1 Art/Music, ½ Health, 2 Physical Education, electives. Must score 65% or higher on nine specifically designated Regents exams and pass the LOTE regionally accredited final.
Course Offerings
In addition to core courses, Beaver River offers the following electives:
Math: Graphing Calculator Algebra, Graphing Calculator Geometry, Career and Financial Math, StatisticsScience: Plant Science, Animal Science, The Global Environment, AP Biology, Science of Fitness, Issues in Modern Science, Advanced Laboratory Techniques, Forensic Science
LOTE: Spanish 1-4
Business: Consumer Math, Introduction to Business, Business and
Personal Law
Fine Arts: Studio Art, Drawing and Painting, Digital Photography, Advanced Digital Photography, Stained Glass, Ceramics,
Sculpture, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Senior Chorus,
Choraleers
Technology: Design & Drawing for Production, Driver's Education, Production Wood
Agriculture: Introduction to Agriculture, Agricultural Leadership
HACS: Baking Fundamentals, Baking Basics and Beyond,
Cooking Essentials, Gourmet Foods
Advanced Placement Courses:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP European History
AP US History
Distance Learning Courses with SUNY Jefferson:
PSY 133 - Introduction to Psychology SOC 144 - Introduction to Sociology
SUNY Jefferson EDGE Courses offered in the High School:
ENG 099 - Basic College Writing ENG 100 - College Composition
ENG 101 - Research and Composition ENG 102 - Composition & Literature
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry Courses offered in the High School:
EFB 120 - The Global Environment
Class of 2019 Profile
Total number of graduates: 73
Plans after graduation: Number Percentage
Four-year Colleges and Universities 29 41%
Two-year Community and Junior College and
Technical Schools 24 32%
Entering Workforce 17 23%
Entering Military 3 4%
Diplomas:
Advanced Regents Diploma Graduates 36 49%
Regents Diploma Graduates 34 46%
Local Diploma Graduates 1 1%
Scholastic Achievement Test (class of 2020 results as of 08/19)
Students who took SAT: 24
Mean Math score: 581 Mean ERW score: 565
Total Mean score: 1146