Valley Stream Central High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,589 students in Valley Stream Central High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Stream Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Valley Stream Central High School District, which is ranked #203 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 94% has decreased 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
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
19 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
999 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,406 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
29%
# Black Students
1,398 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
30%
16%
# White Students
643 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
14%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
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:
-
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
666
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
761
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
786
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
773
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
816
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
751
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
36
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 $28,392 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,110 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,589 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District is ranked #203 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream Central High School District?
31% of Valley Stream Central High School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream Central High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,110 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: 07-12
Enrollment: 4,589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
