Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Cascades High School ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascades High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 287.7 square miles in New York, NY, where most students live within a typical 15-20 minute drive. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.8 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 20.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascades High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Failure is Not an Option!
School Rankings
Cascades High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascades High School is 0.58, 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
#2143 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Cascades High School's ranking?
Cascades High School is ranked #2143 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascades High School?
The graduation rate of Cascades High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Cascades High School?
135 students attend Cascades High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cascades High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascades High School?
Cascades High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cascades High School offer ?
Cascades High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cascades High School part of?
Cascades High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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