Serving 383 students in grades 7-12, Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cato-Meridian Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 97 square miles in Cato, NY. The zone allows for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cato-meridian Junior-senior 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 Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School is 0.13, 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
#1349 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School is ranked #1349 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cato-meridian Elementary School, South Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School?
383 students attend Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School?
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School offer ?
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School part of?
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School is part of Cato-Meridian Central School District.
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