Valley Stream Central High School

135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 1,065 students in grades 10-12, Valley Stream Central High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Valley Stream Central High School's student population of 1,065 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,065 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Stream Central High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Stream Central High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#11 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥99%
55%
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≥95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
29%
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Black
38%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.72
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97%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Stream Central High School's ranking?
Valley Stream Central High School is ranked #11 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Valley Stream Central High School often compared to?
Valley Stream Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Stream South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Valley Stream Central High School?
1,065 students attend Valley Stream Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Valley Stream Central High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Stream Central High School?
Valley Stream Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Stream Central High School offer ?
Valley Stream Central High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Stream Central High School part of?
Valley Stream Central High School is part of Valley Stream Central High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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