Serving 199 students in grades 7-12, Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 115.8 square miles in South Dayton, NY. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School's student population of 199 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pine Valley Central Junior-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 Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School is 0.20, 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
#1855 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School is ranked #1855 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School?
199 students attend Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School?
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School offer ?
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School part of?
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School is part of Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton).
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