Enrollment
1,121
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Stream Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362952003980
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Stream Central High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Stream Central High School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Stream Central High School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362952003980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Stream Central High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Stream Central High School
Valley Stream Central High School is a large high school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 1,121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,121 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Valley Stream Central High School District also operates Valley Stream North High School (1,260 students) and Valley Stream South High School (1,229 students) alongside Valley Stream Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Stream Central High School compares
Valley Stream Central High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,121 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,121
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 22.9%
White 6.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Valley Stream Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream Central High School District, which includes Valley Stream Central High School.
$26,133
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 28.9%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valley Stream Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Stream South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Stream Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,121 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Stream Central High School
How many students attend Valley Stream Central High School?
Valley Stream Central High School has 1,121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream Central High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Stream Central High School?
39.0% of students at Valley Stream Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Stream Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Stream Central High School is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Stream Central High School?
Valley Stream Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Stream Central High School rank among public schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Stream Central High School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Valley Stream, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
Is Valley Stream Central High School a good school?
Valley Stream Central High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Besides Valley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream Central High School District also operates Valley Stream North High School (1,260 students), Valley Stream South High School (1,229 students), and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School (937 students). See the Valley Stream Central High School District district page for the complete list.
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