Serving 1,070 students in grades 9-12, Canandaigua Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,070 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canandaigua Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Canandaigua Academy's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,070 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canandaigua Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canandaigua Academy is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canandaigua Academy's ranking?
Canandaigua Academy is ranked #33 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Canandaigua Academy often compared to?
Canandaigua Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canandaigua Academy?
The graduation rate of Canandaigua Academy is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Canandaigua Academy?
1,070 students attend Canandaigua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canandaigua Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canandaigua Academy?
Canandaigua Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canandaigua Academy offer ?
Canandaigua Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canandaigua Academy part of?
Canandaigua Academy is part of Canandaigua City School District.
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