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#415 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 9% in state

Valhalla High School

High School · Valhalla Union Free School District · Valhalla, NY

A Valhalla Union Free School District high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 COLUMBUS AVE, Valhalla, NY 10595

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$37,126
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Valhalla High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 84% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Valhalla 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$108,750

Median home value

$725,200

Median rent

$1,626/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
7 boys'·10 girls'·32 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
Cedar Knolls AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5K–121.0 mi66Compare →
Linden Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–121.0 mi48Compare →
Ef Academy International Boarding SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–121.1 mi449Compare →
Westlake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.79–121.4 mi540Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Valhalla Union Free School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$37,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valhalla High School is listed in VALHALLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valhalla High School

Valhalla High School is a public high school in Valhalla, NY, part of Valhalla Union Free School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valhalla High School

What grades does Valhalla High School serve?

Valhalla High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valhalla High School?

Valhalla High School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valhalla High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valhalla High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valhalla High School rank in NY?

Valhalla High School ranks #415 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Valhalla High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valhalla High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Valhalla High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valhalla High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Valhalla High School a charter school?

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

Is Valhalla High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.3% of students at Valhalla 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
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 10595)
7,180
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
41.6
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 10595; 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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