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#1643 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School

High School · Bolivar-richburg Central School District · Bolivar, NY

A Bolivar-richburg Central School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 SCHOOL ST, Bolivar, NY 14715

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$26,983
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,641

Median home value

$73,500

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bolivar-richburg Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$26,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is listed in BOLIVAR-RICHBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Bolivar, NY, part of Bolivar-richburg Central School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,643 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School

What grades does Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School serve?

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School rank in NY?

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School ranks #1,643 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School a charter school?

No, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?

59.7% of students at Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegany County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 14715)
2,374
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 14715; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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