Unadilla Valley High School is a public high school located in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Unadilla Valley Central School District.
Serving 341 students in grades 5-12, Unadilla Valley Secondary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: UNADILLA VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 125 square miles around New Berlin, NY. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unadilla Valley Secondary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Unadilla Valley Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unadilla Valley Secondary School is 0.08, 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
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unadilla Valley Secondary School's ranking?
Unadilla Valley Secondary School is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Unadilla Valley Secondary School often compared to?
Unadilla Valley Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwich High School, Otselic Valley Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unadilla Valley Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Unadilla Valley Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Unadilla Valley Secondary School?
341 students attend Unadilla Valley Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Unadilla Valley Secondary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unadilla Valley Secondary School?
Unadilla Valley Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unadilla Valley Secondary School offer ?
Unadilla Valley Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unadilla Valley Secondary School part of?
Unadilla Valley Secondary School is part of Unadilla Valley Central School District.
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