Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Newfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newfield Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Newfield, NY school district, encompassing approximately 61 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary located 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Newfield Senior High School's student population of 178 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Newfield Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newfield Senior High School is 0.32, 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
#1380 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newfield Senior High School's ranking?
Newfield Senior High School is ranked #1380 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newfield Senior High School often compared to?
Newfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dryden High School, Ithaca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Newfield Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Newfield Senior High School?
178 students attend Newfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newfield Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newfield Senior High School?
Newfield Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newfield Senior High School offer ?
Newfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newfield Senior High School part of?
Newfield Senior High School is part of Newfield Central School District.
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