Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the top 30% 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 42% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arcadia High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia High School is 0.61, 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
#1107 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Arcadia High School's ranking?
Arcadia High School is ranked #1107 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Arcadia High School often compared to?
Arcadia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
1,058 students attend Arcadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Arcadia High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arcadia High School offer ?
Arcadia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcadia High School part of?
Arcadia High School is part of Greece Central School District.
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