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#3350 of 4,742 schools in NY
Watkins Glen Central High School
High School · Watkins Glen Central School District · Watkins Glen, NY
A high school in Watkins Glen, NY where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 12TH ST, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watkins Glen Central High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watkins Glen Central 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low242/100K
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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
$57,137
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa-montour Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | 4.6 mi | 298 | 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.
Watkins Glen Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watkins Glen Central High School is listed in WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watkins Glen Central High School
Watkins Glen Central High School is a public high school in Watkins Glen, NY, part of Watkins Glen Central School District, serving approximately 414 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,350 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watkins Glen Central High School
What grades does Watkins Glen Central High School serve?
Watkins Glen Central High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Watkins Glen Central High School?
Watkins Glen Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Glen Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Glen Central High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watkins Glen Central High School rank in NY?
Watkins Glen Central High School ranks #3,350 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Watkins Glen Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watkins Glen Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Watkins Glen Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watkins Glen Central High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watkins Glen Central High School a charter school?
No, Watkins Glen Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watkins Glen Central High School a Title I school?
No, Watkins Glen Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watkins Glen Central High School?
40.8% of students at Watkins Glen Central 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Schuyler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (607) 535-3210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14891)
- 4,527
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 14891; 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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