Serving 306 students in grades 7-12, Candor 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Candor Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Candor, NY, encompassing approximately 84 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a quick 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Candor Junior-senior High School's student population of 306 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Candor Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candor Junior-senior High School is 0.12, 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
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Candor Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Candor Junior-senior High School is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Candor Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Candor Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owego Free Academy, Newark Valley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Candor Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Candor Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Candor Junior-senior High School?
306 students attend Candor Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Candor Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Candor Junior-senior High School?
Candor Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Candor Junior-senior High School offer ?
Candor Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Candor Junior-senior High School part of?
Candor Junior-senior High School is part of Candor Central School District.
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