GENERAL BROWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
17643 CEMETERY RD
DEXTER, NY 13634
661 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
General Brown Junior-Senior High School, located in Dexter, New York, serves as the central secondary education hub for the General Brown Central School District. Situated in a rural community near the eastern shore of Lake Ontario, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its educational philosophy focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of responsible citizenship among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for being the home of the "Lions" and maintains an active culture of extracurricular involvement, including a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal enrichment, General Brown Junior-Senior High School aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
661
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    611 (92.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)779-2300
Website: http://www.gblions.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 105
Grade 8 113
Grade 9 127
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,083 Students
1335 WASHINGTON ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601 (6.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th