Valley Stream Central High School

135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,078 students in grades 10-12, Valley Stream Central High School ranks in the top 20% 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 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • 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 1,078 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Stream Central High 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 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#498 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Stream Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Stream Central High 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.
65-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Stream Central High 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.
93%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Stream Central High 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
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
29%
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Black
39%
16%
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White
8%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Stream Central High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High 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
39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Stream Central High 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 Valley Stream Central High 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 Valley Stream Central High School's ranking?
Valley Stream Central High School is ranked #498 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Stream Central High School?
1,078 students attend Valley Stream Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Valley Stream Central High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Stream Central High School?
Valley Stream Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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