Hancock Middle/High School is located in Hancock, New York, United States. It is the single high school for the Hancock Central School District.
Serving 199 students in grades 5-12, Hancock Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Hancock, NY, encompassing approximately 134.3 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to its edges and a furthest reach of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Junior-senior High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We aspire to be innovative leaders in nurturing every child’s journey toward excellence.
School Rankings
Hancock Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Junior-senior High School is 0.20, 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
#3042 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Hancock Junior-senior High School is ranked #3042 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Hancock Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Junior-senior High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Hancock Junior-senior High School?
199 students attend Hancock Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hancock Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Junior-senior High School?
Hancock Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hancock Junior-senior High School offer ?
Hancock Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hancock Junior-senior High School part of?
Hancock Junior-senior High School is part of Hancock Central School District.
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