Serving 929 students in grades 9-12, Grand Island Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grand Island Senior High School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Island Senior High School 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
#675 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Senior High School's ranking?
Grand Island Senior High School is ranked #675 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
929 students attend Grand Island Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grand Island Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grand Island Senior High School offer ?
Grand Island Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Island Senior High School part of?
Grand Island Senior High School is part of Grand Island Central School District.
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