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Spring Valley High School

High School · East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) · Spring Valley, NY

An East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

361 RT 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 70.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate70%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$33,521
Chronic Absenteeism52.8%

Students at Spring Valley High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (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

83.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spring 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$77,724

Median home value

$602,300

Median rent

$1,711/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 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; district fallback available

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Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim, Inc.Private · tuition3.8PK–120.9 mi4,246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 14
District spending per student
$33,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Valley High School is listed in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Valley High School

Spring Valley High School is a public high school in Spring Valley, NY, part of East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley), serving approximately 1,562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,695 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Valley High School

What grades does Spring Valley High School serve?

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

How many students attend Spring Valley High School?

Spring Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Valley High School rank in NY?

Spring Valley High School ranks #2,695 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Spring Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Spring Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Spring Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Spring Valley High School a Title I school?

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

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

83.9% of students at Spring 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
1,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.8%
4-Year Graduation
70.0%
Area population (ZIP 10977)
71,465
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
24.8
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 10977; 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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