Top Rankings
Riverhead Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,407 students in Riverhead Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Riverhead Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
5,407 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
414 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Riverhead Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#683 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Graduation Rate
76%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,272 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
29%
# Black Students
443 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,516 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
28%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
366
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
377
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
381
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
348
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
389
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
378
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
408
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
668
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
438
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
393
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
438
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
35
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,407
$31,089
Spending / Student
$25,769
$31,958
Best Riverhead Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #22.
Aquebogue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
499 Main Rd
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Riley Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374 Riley Ave
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Roanoke Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Grades: 5-6
| 765 students
Rank: #66.
Riverhead Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Grades: 7-8
| 830 students
Rank: #77.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Grades: K-4
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,407 students.
What is the rank of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District is ranked #686 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead Central School District?
61% of Riverhead Central School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Riverhead Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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