Valley Central High School vs. Pine Bush Senior High School
Should I attend Valley Central High School or Pine Bush Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pine Bush Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,366 students in grades 9-12, Valley Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, Pine Bush Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,366 students
1,644 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#895 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
92%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
382
419
Grade 10 Students
324
434
Grade 11 Students
319
374
Grade 12 Students
318
394
Ungraded Students
23
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
21%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
56%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%