Home > New York > Nassau County > Valley Stream Central High School
Valley Stream Central High School
135 Fletcher Ave, Valley Stream, NY, 11580-4099 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Valley Stream Central High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Nassau County, NY
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1069 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 73 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 6 students
Grade 10 - 397 students
Grade 11 - 340 students
Grade 12 - 326 students
This School
(NY) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:14
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(NY) School Average
% American Indian n/a 1%
% Asian 16% 4%
% Hispanic 22% 17%
% Black 29% 19%
% White 33% 58%
Additional Student Information
This School
(NY) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 1% 28%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 1% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(NY) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Valley Stream Central High School District
This School's Agency
(NY) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 4 4
Number of Students Managed 4,549 students 2,265 students
District Total Revenue $78,296,000 $31,819,000
District Expenditure $72,129,000 $31,869,000
District Revenue / Student $17,212 $14,048
District Expenditure / Student $15,856 $14,070
District Graduation Rates 91% 97%
In the News:
  • Audits point fingers at Valley Stream school districts (Newsday)
    posted on November 10, 2009 at 11:47:25 pm
    Six teachers and other staffers in the Valley Stream No. 24 school district obtained reimbursement for nearly $3,000 in convention expenses without submitting registration forms or other proof of attendance, according to state auditors, who also fault the district for accumulating excess cash reserves.
  • Bonilla, Rattoballi Vie for Hempstead Town Clerk (Garden City Life)
    posted on October 30, 2009 at 05:04:13 am
    Republican incumbent Mark Bonilla is seeking re-election as Hempstead town clerk, which holds a two-year term. Challenging him this year is Garden City resident and Democratic candidate Anthony Rattoballi.
  • Why Students Drop Out of College (New York Times)
    posted on July 20, 2009 at 04:45:31 am
    To the Editor:.
  • Ones to watch in law (Long Island Business News)
    posted on July 11, 2009 at 12:13:55 am
    Drew Berweger Associate Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser An environmental engineer, Berweger recently joined this Garden City-based intellectual property law firm. Prior to joining Scully Scott, he was an intern with General Electric Global Research, where he prepared and prosecuted patent applications. Berweger also worked with Syracuse University Technology Transfer Office, doing patent and ...
  • School Board Holds Reorganization Meeting (Garden City News)
    posted on July 10, 2009 at 02:18:47 am
    The Garden City Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 7th. Board members re-appointed trustees Colleen Foley as president and Barbara Trapasso as vice-president and welcomed Laura Hastings, who ran unopposed for the pending open trustee position in May.
View all past news stories
School Notes:
  • Valley Stream Central High School is a public senior high school (grades 10-12) in the village of Valley Stream, New York in southwest Nassau County. It is part of the Valley Stream Central High School District.
  • Principals
  • A list of school principals:
  • Harry W. Gross (1925-41), with W. Clinton Stuart as assistant principal.
  • “District Principal” Paul T. Wohlsen doubled as Central High School principal from 1941-46, with Edward J. Kurfess overseeing the senior high and W. Clinton Stuart overseeing the junior high grades.
  • Edward J. Kurfess (1946-71)
  • Dr. John E. Glynn (1971-December 1997)
  • Dr. Hildegarde Ziegler (1998-2001)
  • Dr. Joseph Pompilio (2001 - Present )
  • Notable alumni
  • Fred Armisen, actor and comedian
  • Peter Barton, actor
  • Bruce Blakeman politician/ lawyer/ power broker
  • Stephen Boyd, football player
  • Michael Brandon, actor
  • Jim Breuer, actor and comedian
  • Steve Buscemi, actor
  • Patricia Charbonneau, actress
  • Fern Fitzgerald dancer (Broadway)/actress (Dallas, Seinfeld)
  • Michael J. Garcia, United States Attorney
  • Tom Gorman New York Yankees MLB
  • Steve Hytner, actor
  • John Keenan, Metropolitan Opera Conductor
  • Les Moonves,T.V. executive
  • Steve Orich Broadway Orchestrator and Composer
  • Edward Renehan, writer
  • Martin Rosen, writer, producer, director
  • Phil Laporta, Football Player
  • Neal Muir, Basketball Player
  • External links
  • District's Official Website
  • Valley Stream Central JV Boys basketball team in their game against Garden City on 1-20-07
  • Source: Wikipedia; it is used under the GNU Free Documentation License. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.
  • Add/edit information about this school (e.g., awards, news stories, notable alumni, fun facts)
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (11580)
School Zip (11580)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 37,759 people 18,208,943 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $63,802 $41,761
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.4 rooms 4.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 58 years old 56 years old
View Current Housing Listings View current housing listings in this area
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (11580)


Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
% Owning / % Renting 82% / 18% 42% / 58%
School Map:
Get: driving directions View weather forecasts and averages Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.
1. Valley Stream South High School - 1294 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
2. Wayside Home Shl For Girls (the) - n/a - 1.2 mi. away - view location
3. Lynbrook Senior High School - 1030 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
4. Malverne Senior High School - 521 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
5. Valley Stream North High School - 1197 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Valley Stream, Nassau County, Zip 11580 
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects 2006 statistics (most recent year available).

Featured Partner


Add School Reviews Review school: Add School Reviews - Recommended Add School Reviews - Not Recommended
Public School Articles
Most Recent
Most Popular
Evaluating Public Schools
Types of Public Schools
Improving Learning
Attending Public School
High School Issues
Public School Policies
Public School Jobs
Valley Stream Central High School Unisex Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
Valley Stream Central High School Unisex Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
$43.99 $39.99

Valley Stream Central High School Essential T-Shirt
Valley Stream Central High School Essential T-Shirt
$19.99

Valley Stream Central High School Men's Dri Mesh T-Shirt
Valley Stream Central High School Men's Dri Mesh T-Shirt
$41.99 $36.99

Valley Stream Central High School Champion Men's Ringer T-Shirt
Valley Stream Central High School Champion Men's Ringer T-Shirt
$23.99

Valley Stream Central High School Champion Men's Double Dry Shorts with Piping
Valley Stream Central High School Champion Men's Double Dry Shorts with Piping
$32.99

Valley Stream Central High School Embroidered Colorblock Sport Duffel
Valley Stream Central High School Embroidered Colorblock Sport Duffel
$39.99 $35.99

Valley Stream Central High School Embroidered Low Profile Cap
Valley Stream Central High School Embroidered Low Profile Cap
$21.99 $19.99
Update mascot and colors