Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Averill Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Averill Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Averill Park High School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Averill Park High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Averill Park High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Averill Park High School's ranking?
Averill Park High School is ranked #692 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Averill Park High School often compared to?
Averill Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Averill Park High School?
The graduation rate of Averill Park High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Averill Park High School?
870 students attend Averill Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Averill Park High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Averill Park High School?
Averill Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Averill Park High School offer ?
Averill Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Averill Park High School part of?
Averill Park High School is part of Averill Park Central School District.
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