Fox Lane High School is a public high school in Bedford, New York, United States. It is named after the road, Fox Lane, that begins just to the side of the school's driveway. It is a part of the Bedford Central School District.
Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Fox Lane High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Lane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fox Lane High School's student population of 1,218 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Fox Lane High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Lane High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Lane High School's ranking?
Fox Lane High School is ranked #320 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fox Lane High School often compared to?
Fox Lane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Lane High School?
The graduation rate of Fox Lane High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fox Lane High School?
1,218 students attend Fox Lane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fox Lane High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Lane High School?
Fox Lane High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fox Lane High School offer ?
Fox Lane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fox Lane High School part of?
Fox Lane High School is part of Bedford Central School District.
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