Serving 378 students in grades 8-12, Newark Valley 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newark Valley Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 143.8 square miles in Newark Valley, NY. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newark Valley Senior High School's student population of 378 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley Senior High School is 0.08, 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
#2758 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)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark Valley Senior High School's ranking?
Newark Valley Senior High School is ranked #2758 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newark Valley Senior High School often compared to?
Newark Valley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owego Free Academy, Candor Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Valley Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Newark Valley Senior High School?
378 students attend Newark Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Newark Valley Senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark Valley Senior High School?
Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley Senior High School offer ?
Newark Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newark Valley Senior High School part of?
Newark Valley Senior High School is part of Newark Valley Central School District.
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