Serving 327 students in grades 7-12, Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is 0.12, 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
#2196 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is ranked #2196 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
327 students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School offer ?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School part of?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is part of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District.
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