Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School is ranked #2196 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School?
186 students attend Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School?
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School offer ?
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School part of?
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School is part of Richfield Springs Central School District.
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