Very Good
#999 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
Central Valley Academy
High School · Central Valley CSD at Ilion-mohawk · Ilion, NY
A high school in Ilion, NY where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 FREDERICK ST, Ilion, NY 13357
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Valley Academy score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 50 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Valley Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,500
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Frankfort-schuyler Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 307 | 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.
Central Valley CSD at Ilion-mohawk
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Valley Academy is listed in CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Valley Academy
Central Valley Academy is a public high school in Ilion, NY, part of Central Valley CSD at Ilion-mohawk, serving approximately 617 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Valley Academy
What grades does Central Valley Academy serve?
Central Valley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Valley Academy?
Central Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Valley Academy rank in NY?
Central Valley Academy ranks #999 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Central Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Central Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Valley Academy has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Central Valley Academy a charter school?
No, Central Valley Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Valley Academy?
62.1% of students at Central Valley Academy 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Herkimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (315) 895-7471
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13357)
- 10,073
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 13357; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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