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Waverly High School vs. Spencer-van Etten High School

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School Overview

School
Waverly High School
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Spencer-van Etten High School
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Waverly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Spencer-van Etten High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Waverly 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Spencer-van Etten 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
475 students
241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waverly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spencer-van Etten High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waverly High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spencer-van Etten High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waverly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spencer-van Etten High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waverly Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spencer-van Etten High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1083 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#273 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waverly High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spencer-van Etten High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waverly Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer-van Etten High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-89%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waverly Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer-van Etten High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waverly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waverly Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spencer-van Etten High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waverly High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waverly Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spencer-van Etten High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waverly High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spencer-van Etten High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
149
58
Grade 10 Students
120
55
Grade 11 Students
100
59
Grade 12 Students
104
63
Ungraded Students
2
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waverly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waverly Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spencer-van Etten High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waverly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waverly Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spencer-van Etten High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waverly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waverly Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spencer-van Etten High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
96%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waverly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waverly Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spencer-van Etten High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waverly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waverly Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spencer-van Etten High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waverly High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waverly Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spencer-van Etten High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waverly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waverly Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spencer-van Etten High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waverly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waverly Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spencer-van Etten High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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