Serving 583 students in grades 7-12, Dansville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire Dansville school district, encompassing approximately 124 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dansville High School's student population of 583 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
22 acres
School Motto
Learn Lead Succeed
School Rankings
Dansville 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 Dansville High School is 0.15, 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
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Dansville High School's ranking?
Dansville High School is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dansville High School often compared to?
Dansville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneseo Middle School High School, Livonia Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Dansville High School?
The graduation rate of Dansville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Dansville High School?
583 students attend Dansville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dansville High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dansville High School?
Dansville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dansville High School offer ?
Dansville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dansville High School part of?
Dansville High School is part of Dansville Central School District.
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