South Orangetown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,791 students in South Orangetown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Orangetown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
South Orangetown Central School District, which is ranked #311 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
241 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
609 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
44 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,745 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
177
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
9
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,454 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,426 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,791 students.
What is the rank of South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown Central School District is ranked #311 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Orangetown Central School District?
62% of South Orangetown Central School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Orangetown Central School District?
South Orangetown Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Orangetown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,426 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,791 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
