Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Averill Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (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 15:1 is higher 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Averill Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Averill Park High School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Averill Park 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 Averill Park High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Averill Park High School's ranking?
Averill Park High School is ranked #25 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Averill Park High School often compared to?
Averill Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% 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 Averill Park High School?
The graduation rate of Averill Park High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Averill Park High School?
923 students attend Averill Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Averill Park High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Averill Park High School?
Averill Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Averill Park High School offer ?
Averill Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Averill Park High School part of?
Averill Park High School is part of Averill Park Central School District.
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