Deruyter High School

711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, Deruyter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deruyter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Deruyter High School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Deruyter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deruyter High School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
46%
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45-49%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deruyter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
90%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Deruyter High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Deruyter High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deruyter High School's ranking?
Deruyter High School is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Deruyter High School often compared to?
Deruyter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrisville Middle School High School, Brookfield Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deruyter High School?
The graduation rate of Deruyter High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deruyter High School?
179 students attend Deruyter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Deruyter High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deruyter High School?
Deruyter High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deruyter High School offer ?
Deruyter High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deruyter High School part of?
Deruyter High School is part of Deruyter Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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