Very Good
#942 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Valley Stream South High School
High School · Valley Stream Central High School District · Valley Stream, NY
A Valley Stream Central High School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 JEDWOOD PL, Valley Stream, NY 11581
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Stream South High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Stream South 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$138,821
Median home value
$652,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W Hewlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Woodmere AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Valley Stream Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
| Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School -boysPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 374 | 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.
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.
Valley Stream Central High School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Stream South High School is listed in VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream South High School is a public high school in Valley Stream, NY, part of Valley Stream Central High School District, serving approximately 1,247 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Stream South High School
What grades does Valley Stream South High School serve?
Valley Stream South High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Stream South High School?
Valley Stream South High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream South High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Stream South High School rank in NY?
Valley Stream South High School ranks #942 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Valley Stream South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Stream South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Valley Stream South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Stream South High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Stream South High School a charter school?
No, Valley Stream South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Stream South High School a Title I school?
No, Valley Stream South High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Stream South High School?
40.6% of students at Valley Stream South 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (516) 791-0310
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11581)
- 22,652
- Area average commute
- 40.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11581; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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