Serving 1,399 students in grades 9-12, Valley Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 90% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Valley Central 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 Valley Central High School is 0.62, 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.
Valley Central High School is ranked #240 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Valley Central High School often compared to?
Valley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bush Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Central High School?
1,399 students attend Valley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Central High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Central High School?
Valley Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Central High School offer ?
Valley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 90% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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