Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Whitesville Central 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitesville Central School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Whitesville, NY, encompassing approximately 48.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitesville Central School's student population of 112 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate
School Rankings
Whitesville Central 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 Whitesville Central School is 0.17, 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
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesville Central School's ranking?
Whitesville Central School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Whitesville Central School often compared to?
Whitesville Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellsville Secondary School, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitesville Central School?
The graduation rate of Whitesville Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Whitesville Central School?
112 students attend Whitesville Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whitesville Central School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitesville Central School?
Whitesville Central School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitesville Central School offer ?
Whitesville Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitesville Central School part of?
Whitesville Central School is part of Whitesville Central School District.
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