Dansville Central School District

337 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437-9753
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 583 students in Dansville Central School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High School in Dansville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in Dansville Central School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dansville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,470 Schools
# Students
1,315 Students
953,631 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
85,681 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dansville Central School District, which is ranked #770 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#772 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
52%
35%
49%
75%
78%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
33.2%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,369. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,775 is less than the state median of $32,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,725
$31,369
Spending / Student
$28,775
$32,246

Best Dansville Central School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dansville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
282 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Recent Articles

Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links