Serving 173 students in grades 7-12, New Lebanon 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 79.1 square miles in New Lebanon, NY. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and some areas extending up to 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Walter B. Howard Elementary School is a community that fosters hope resilience, life-long learning and gives all students the opportunity to succeed.
School Rankings
New Lebanon 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 New Lebanon Junior-senior High School is 0.29, 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
#2359 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
84%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Lebanon Junior-senior High School's ranking?
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School is ranked #2359 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Lebanon Junior-senior High School often compared to?
New Lebanon Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Lebanon Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Lebanon Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Lebanon Junior-senior High School?
173 students attend New Lebanon Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New Lebanon Junior-senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Lebanon Junior-senior High School?
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Lebanon Junior-senior High School offer ?
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Lebanon Junior-senior High School part of?
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School is part of New Lebanon Central School District.
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