How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lawrence Senior High School | Valley Stream South High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedarhurst, NY | Valley Stream, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,229 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.5% | 34.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lawrence Senior High School | Valley Stream South High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $42,416 | $28,698 |
| District | Lawrence Union Free School District | Valley Stream Central High School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lawrence Senior High School | Valley Stream South High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 11.8% |
| African American | 15.8% | 29.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.3% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 24.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lawrence Senior High School | Valley Stream South High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 154:1 | 208:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.2% | 10.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.