Serving 1,255 students in grades 10-12, Elmira High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Elmira High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmira High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmira High School?
The graduation rate of Elmira High School is 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elmira High School?
1,255 students attend Elmira High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elmira High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmira High School?
Elmira High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmira High School offer ?
Elmira High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmira High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
