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Very Good

#1054 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 22% in state

Rondout Valley High School

High School · Rondout Valley Central School District · Accord, NY

A Rondout Valley Central School District high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 9, Accord, NY 12404

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation15.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$39,260
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at Rondout Valley High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 76% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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

42.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rondout Valley 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low72/100K

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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

$67,297

Median home value

$367,300

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·31 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Rondout Valley Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$39,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rondout Valley High School is listed in RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rondout Valley High School

Rondout Valley High School is a public high school in Accord, NY, part of Rondout Valley Central School District, serving approximately 567 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rondout Valley High School

What grades does Rondout Valley High School serve?

Rondout Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rondout Valley High School?

Rondout Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rondout Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rondout Valley High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rondout Valley High School rank in NY?

Rondout Valley High School ranks #1,054 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Rondout Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rondout Valley High School 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 Rondout Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rondout Valley High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Rondout Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Rondout Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Rondout Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rondout Valley High School?

42.3% of students at Rondout Valley 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
567
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ulster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 12404)
4,046
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
46.8
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 12404; 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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