Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Locust Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Locust Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Valley High School is 0.48, 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Locust Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Locust Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Locust Valley High School?
629 students attend Locust Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Locust Valley High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Valley High School?
Locust Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Locust Valley High School offer ?
Locust Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Valley High School part of?
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