Serving 654 students in grades 7-12, General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
General Brown Junior-senior High School's student population of 654 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
General Brown Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Brown Junior-senior High School is 0.13, 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
#988 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 General Brown Junior-senior High School's ranking?
General Brown Junior-senior High School is ranked #988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are General Brown Junior-senior High School often compared to?
General Brown Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carthage Senior High School, Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of General Brown Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of General Brown Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend General Brown Junior-senior High School?
654 students attend General Brown Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of General Brown Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Brown Junior-senior High School?
General Brown Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does General Brown Junior-senior High School offer ?
General Brown Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is General Brown Junior-senior High School part of?
General Brown Junior-senior High School is part of General Brown Central School District.
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