Serving 884 students in grades 9-12, Averill Park High School ranks in the top 20% 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Averill Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Averill Park High School's student population of 884 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Averill Park High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Averill Park High School is 0.21, 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
#572 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Averill Park High School's ranking?
Averill Park High School is ranked #572 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Averill Park High School often compared to?
Averill Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Averill Park High School?
The graduation rate of Averill Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Averill Park High School?
884 students attend Averill Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Averill Park High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Averill Park High School?
Averill Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Averill Park High School offer ?
Averill Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Averill Park High School part of?
Averill Park High School is part of Averill Park Central School District.
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