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#568 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

Whitesboro High School

High School · Whitesboro Central School District · Marcy, NY

A Whitesboro Central School District high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6000 NY-291, Marcy, NY 13403

  • Math 94% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 96% proficient (2019)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+37.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$22,961
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Whitesboro High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency94%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 94% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
94%
2021*
Math
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitesboro 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low101/100K

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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

$100,060

Median home value

$207,700

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·43 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
Harts Hill Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–102.6 mi13Compare →
Oriskany Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.77–122.7 mi238Compare →
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center for Children & YouthEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–113.8 mi20Compare →
New York Mills SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–124.1 mi567Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Whitesboro Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitesboro High School is listed in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitesboro High School

Whitesboro High School is a public high school in Marcy, NY, part of Whitesboro Central School District, serving approximately 937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitesboro High School

What grades does Whitesboro High School serve?

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

How many students attend Whitesboro High School?

Whitesboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitesboro High School rank in NY?

Whitesboro High School ranks #568 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Whitesboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitesboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Whitesboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesboro High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Whitesboro High School a charter school?

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

Is Whitesboro High School a Title I school?

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

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

34.0% of students at Whitesboro 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
937
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oneida County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 13403)
7,133
Area median age
35.1
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 13403; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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