Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, John C Birdlebough High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John C Birdlebough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John C Birdlebough High School's student population of 489 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
John C Birdlebough High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C Birdlebough High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C Birdlebough High School's ranking?
John C Birdlebough High School is ranked #1083 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John C Birdlebough High School often compared to?
John C Birdlebough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mexico High School, Charles W Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John C Birdlebough High School?
The graduation rate of John C Birdlebough High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend John C Birdlebough High School?
489 students attend John C Birdlebough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of John C Birdlebough High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C Birdlebough High School?
John C Birdlebough High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John C Birdlebough High School offer ?
John C Birdlebough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John C Birdlebough High School part of?
John C Birdlebough High School is part of Phoenix Central School District.
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