Top Rankings
Valley Stream Central High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,601 students in Valley Stream Central High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Stream Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,601 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Stream Central High School District, which is ranked #251 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
23%
10%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
30%
16%
% White
13%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,037 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,318
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,037
$32,183
Best Valley Stream Central High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Gr: 7-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Valley Stream Central High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-4410
Gr: 10-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Valley Stream North High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Herman Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Gr: 7-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 872-7710
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 872-7710
Gr: 7-9 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,601 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District is ranked #251 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream Central High School District?
31% of Valley Stream Central High School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream Central High School District?
Valley Stream Central High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream Central High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,037 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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