Serving 341 students in grades 6-12, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School's student population of 341 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is 0.08, 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
#1494 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is ranked #1494 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellsville Secondary School, Whitesville Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?
341 students attend Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School?
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School offer ?
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School part of?
Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School is part of Bolivar-Richburg Central School District.
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