Excellent
#219 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
Thomas a Edison High School
High School · Elmira Heights Central School District · Elmira Heights, NY
An Elmira Heights Central School District high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2083 COLLEGE AVE, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas a Edison High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 95% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas a Edison 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$66,142
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Psychiatric CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Horseheads Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,122 | Compare → |
| Elmira High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 10–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,255 | Compare → |
| Broadway AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9 | 4.3 mi | 413 | 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.
Elmira Heights Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas a Edison High School is listed in ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas a Edison High School
Thomas a Edison High School is a public high school in Elmira Heights, NY, part of Elmira Heights Central School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas a Edison High School
What grades does Thomas a Edison High School serve?
Thomas a Edison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas a Edison High School?
Thomas a Edison High School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas a Edison High School rank in NY?
Thomas a Edison High School ranks #219 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Thomas a Edison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas a Edison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Thomas a Edison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Thomas a Edison High School a charter school?
No, Thomas a Edison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas a Edison High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas a Edison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas a Edison High School?
46.6% of students at Thomas a Edison 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (607) 733-5604
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14903)
- 7,140
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 14903; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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