Valhalla Union Free School District

316 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595-1300
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Valhalla Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,355 students in Valhalla Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valhalla Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,355 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Valhalla Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#213 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Valhalla Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valhalla Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valhalla Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Valhalla Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
391 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
29%
# Black Students
85 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
722 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
53%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
111
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
6
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $39,589 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,615 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Valhalla Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Valhalla Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$39,589
$31,092
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Valhalla Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$37,615
$31,961
This chart display average spending per public school student in Valhalla Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Valhalla Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valhalla High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Kensico School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5030
Grades: 3-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Valhalla Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5011
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
86 Virginia Rd
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 683-5035
Grades: K-2
| 333 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valhalla Union Free School District?
Valhalla Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,355 students.
What is the rank of Valhalla Union Free School District?
Valhalla Union Free School District is ranked #209 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valhalla Union Free School District?
53% of Valhalla Union Free School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valhalla Union Free School District?
Valhalla Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Valhalla Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,615 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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