Very Good
#1588 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Binghamton High School
High School · Binghamton City School District · Binghamton, NY
A Binghamton City School District high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 MAIN ST, Binghamton, NY 13905
- Math 71% proficient (2021)
- Reading 79% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Binghamton High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Binghamton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Binghamton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,757
Median home value
$137,700
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome-delaware-tioga BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
| Greater Binghamton Health CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Johnson City Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Children's Home of Wyoming ConferencePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 4.1 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Binghamton City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Binghamton High School is listed in BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Binghamton High School
Binghamton High School is a public high school in Binghamton, NY, part of Binghamton City School District, serving approximately 1,290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Binghamton High School
What grades does Binghamton High School serve?
Binghamton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Binghamton High School?
Binghamton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Binghamton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Binghamton High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Binghamton High School rank in NY?
Binghamton High School ranks #1,588 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Binghamton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Binghamton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Binghamton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Binghamton High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Binghamton High School a charter school?
No, Binghamton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Binghamton High School a Title I school?
No, Binghamton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Binghamton High School?
66.5% of students at Binghamton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (607) 762-8239
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13905)
- 28,370
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13905; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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