WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL

WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL is a Title I public school with about 209 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information associated with the WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL, here is a summary description:

WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in the town of Westport, New York, situated along the shores of Lake Champlain in the Adirondack region. As a community-focused institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to student development. The school serves the local youth, fostering a tight-knit educational atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and strong connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding Westport community.

The school functions as a hub for local families, often integrating the unique natural beauty and historical character of the Adirondack region into its culture. While it provides a foundational K-12 education, it is notably characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and the supportive, collaborative nature typical of small-town school districts. For further information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or administrative details, the school maintains an online presence at their website, http://www.westportcs.org.

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*Note: It is worth mentioning that in recent years, the WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL District entered into a merger with the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District to form the **Boquet Valley Central School District**. Depending on the current timeframe of your research, students in the Westport area are now primarily served by the Boquet Valley district, with the Westport campus serving as one of its primary locations.*

For more information, contact WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL at (518) 962-8244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.