Excellent
#648 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 14% in state
Wayland-cohocton High School
High School · Wayland-cohocton Central School District · Wayland, NY
A Wayland-cohocton Central School District high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2350 RT 63, Wayland, NY 14572
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2019)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayland-cohocton High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayland-cohocton 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low133/100K
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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
$68,125
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in WAYLAND-COHOCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wayland-cohocton Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayland-cohocton High School is listed in WAYLAND-COHOCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayland-cohocton High School
Wayland-cohocton High School is a public high school in Wayland, NY, part of Wayland-cohocton Central School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayland-cohocton High School
What grades does Wayland-cohocton High School serve?
Wayland-cohocton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayland-cohocton High School?
Wayland-cohocton High School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland-cohocton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland-cohocton High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayland-cohocton High School rank in NY?
Wayland-cohocton High School ranks #648 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wayland-cohocton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayland-cohocton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Wayland-cohocton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayland-cohocton High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Wayland-cohocton High School a charter school?
No, Wayland-cohocton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayland-cohocton High School a Title I school?
No, Wayland-cohocton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayland-cohocton High School?
59.0% of students at Wayland-cohocton 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
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Steuben County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (585) 728-2366
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14572)
- 4,745
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 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 14572; 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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