Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School

2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#840 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
81%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School's ranking?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is ranked #840 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School often compared to?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
295 students attend Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School offer ?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School part of?
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School is part of Southern Cayuga Central School District.

School Reviews

2   8/11/2009
While teachers and staff are all extremely dedicated to the students, the administration and school board continue to cut programs and teachers and mistrust the student body. This mistrust has led to an unpleasant school atmosphere.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - susie

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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