Berkshire Junior-senior 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)32%
27%
Black
(19-20)26%
17%
White
(19-20)42%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Berkshire Union Free School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkshire Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Berkshire Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Berkshire Junior-senior High School?
38 students attend Berkshire Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Berkshire Junior-senior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are Black.
What grades does Berkshire Junior-senior High School offer ?
Berkshire Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Berkshire Junior-senior High School part of?
Berkshire Junior-senior High School is part of Berkshire Union Free School District.
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