Valley Stream Central High School District
School District · Valley Stream, New York
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#241 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,480
+$1,700 vs New York median
District size
4,736 students
Much larger than New York median
About Valley Stream Central High School District
Valley Stream Central High School District is a Valley Stream, New York school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,736 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $29,480 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Valley Stream Central High School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Stream Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Stream Central High School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 73.1%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Valley Stream Central High School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Stream Central High School District with test data.
Schools in Valley Stream Central High School District
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Valley Stream
- Total Enrollment
- 4,736
- Teachers (FTE)
- 381
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District has 4 schools in total — 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Stream Central High School District?
The average composite rating for Valley Stream Central High School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District spends $29,480 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley Stream Central High School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Stream Central High School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School is the highest-rated school in Valley Stream Central High School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Across schools in Valley Stream Central High School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley Stream Central High School District compare to other districts in New York?
Valley Stream Central High School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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