Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Ausable Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ausable Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ausable Valley High School's student population of 351 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ausable Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ausable Valley High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1092 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ausable Valley High School's ranking?
Ausable Valley High School is ranked #1092 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ausable Valley High School often compared to?
Ausable Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac High School, Peru High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ausable Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Ausable Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ausable Valley High School?
351 students attend Ausable Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ausable Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ausable Valley High School?
Ausable Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ausable Valley High School offer ?
Ausable Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ausable Valley High School part of?
Ausable Valley High School is part of Ausable Valley Central School District.
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