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#283 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 6% in state

Fox Lane High School

High School · Bedford Central School District · Bedford, NY

A Bedford Central School District high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 390, Bedford, NY 10506

  • Math 97% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation37.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$40,945
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Fox Lane High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency97%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fox Lane 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,097,800

Median rent

$3,188/mo

College educated

86%

Homeownership

96.7%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rippowam Cisqua SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–92.1 mi334Compare →
The Karafin SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private9–122.9 mi42Compare →
Byram Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–124.0 mi740Compare →
Horace Greeley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.39–124.2 mi1,140Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bedford Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$40,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fox Lane High School is listed in BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fox Lane High School

Fox Lane High School is a public high school in Bedford, NY, part of Bedford Central School District, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Lane High School

What grades does Fox Lane High School serve?

Fox Lane High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fox Lane High School?

Fox Lane High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Lane High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Lane High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Lane High School rank in NY?

Fox Lane High School ranks #283 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Fox Lane High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Lane High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Fox Lane High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Lane High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fox Lane High School a charter school?

No, Fox Lane High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fox Lane High School a Title I school?

No, Fox Lane High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Lane High School?

34.7% of students at Fox Lane 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
1,218
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
128
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 10506)
6,246
Area average commute
43.6 min
Area median age
43.1
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 10506; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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