Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Cascades 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascades High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cascades High School's student population of 112 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascades 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 Cascades High School is 0.54, 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
#1986 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascades High School's ranking?
Cascades High School is ranked #1986 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascades High School?
The graduation rate of Cascades High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cascades High School?
112 students attend Cascades High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cascades High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascades High School?
Cascades High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cascades High School offer ?
Cascades High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascades High School part of?
Cascades High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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