Serving 282 students in grades 7-12, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary 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 Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is 0.34, 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 is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School's ranking?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is ranked #840 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School often compared to?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
282 students attend Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School offer ?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School part of?
While teachers and staff are all extremely dedicated to the students, the administration and school board continue to cut programs and teachers and mistrust the student body. This mistrust has led to an unpleasant school atmosphere.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - susie
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
