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Valley Stream Central High School vs. Valley Stream North High School

Should you attend Valley Stream Central High School or Valley Stream North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley Stream Central High School
135 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Valley Stream North High School
750 Herman Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Valley Stream Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Valley Stream North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,120 students in grades 10-12, Valley Stream Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,261 students in grades 7-12, Valley Stream North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
10-12
7-12
Total Students
1,120 students
1,261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Stream Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Stream North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Stream Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Stream North High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
114 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Stream Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Stream North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#844 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#1617 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Stream Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Stream North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 30% in NY)
60%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Stream North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in NY)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Stream Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Stream North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley Stream Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley Stream North High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
178
Grade 8 Students
-
189
Grade 9 Students
-
187
Grade 10 Students
389
222
Grade 11 Students
355
240
Grade 12 Students
376
245

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Stream Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Stream North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Stream Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Stream North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Stream Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Stream North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Stream Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Stream North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Stream Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Stream North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Stream Central High School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Stream Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Stream North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Stream Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Stream North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Stream Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Stream North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Stream Central High School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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