- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Square, NY
Valley Stream North High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Stream North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362952003982
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Stream North High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Stream North High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Stream North High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362952003982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Valley Stream North High School held near 1,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.2 → 114.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 362952003982 · Franklin Square, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 11.5:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Stream South High School (1,229 students)
Valley Stream North High School held near 1,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.2 → 114.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Valley Stream North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Stream North High School
1,260 students
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream South High School
1,229 students
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream Central High School
1,121 students
- Valley Stream
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
937 students
What this shows Valley Stream North High School reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Stream North High School compares
Valley Stream North 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Asian 24.4%
White 20.8%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Valley Stream North High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Stream Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Stream North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Stream North High School
How many students attend Valley Stream North High School?
Valley Stream North High School has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Stream North High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Stream North High School?
31.7% of students at Valley Stream North 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 North High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Stream North High School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment, in Franklin Square, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Stream North High School?
Valley Stream North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 North High School rank among schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Stream North High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Stream Central High School District?
Besides Valley Stream North High School, Valley Stream Central High School District also operates Valley Stream South High School (1,229 students), Valley Stream Central High School (1,121 students), and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School (937 students). See the Valley Stream Central High School District district page for the complete list.