- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362952003980
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Valley Stream Central High School held near 1,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 79.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 362952003980 · Valley Stream, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,121 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Stream North High School (1,260 students)
Valley Stream Central High School held near 1,120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 79.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Valley Stream Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream North High School
1,260 students
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream South High School
1,229 students
- This school
Valley Stream Central High School
1,121 students
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
937 students
What this shows Valley Stream Central High School reports 1,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Stream Central High School compares
Valley Stream Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$28,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Valley Stream Central High School District reports $28,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,121 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,120 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.