Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Cattaraugus-little Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School's student population of 256 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
The responsibility of the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District is to educate all students in a caring and cooperative community.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 25-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)32%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-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 schools are Cattaraugus-little Valley High School often compared to?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany-limestone Middle-high School, Gowanda High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
256 students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cattaraugus-little Valley High School offer ?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cattaraugus-little Valley High School part of?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School is part of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District.
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