Poland Central School is a K-12 school in Poland, New York, United States, located in Herkimer County. It is part of the Poland Central School District.
Serving 251 students in grades 6-12, Poland 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poland Junior-senior High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Poland 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 Poland Junior-senior High School is 0.13, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Poland 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 schools are Poland Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Poland Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adirondack High School by visitors of our site.
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 Poland Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Poland Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Poland Junior-senior High School?
251 students attend Poland Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Poland Junior-senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Junior-senior High School?
Poland Junior-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 Poland Junior-senior High School offer ?
Poland Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poland Junior-senior High School part of?
Poland Junior-senior High School is part of Poland Central School District.
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