Serving 1,224 students in grades 7-12, Valley Stream South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Valley Stream South High 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 Valley Stream South High School is 0.75, which is more 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Stream South High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Stream South High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Stream South High School?
1,224 students attend Valley Stream South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Valley Stream South High School students are Hispanic, 29% 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 South High School?
Valley Stream South 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 Stream South High School offer ?
Valley Stream South High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Stream South High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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