Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Cattaraugus-little Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cattaraugus-little 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cattaraugus-little Valley High School often compared to?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany-limestone Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
251 students attend Cattaraugus-little Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cattaraugus-little Valley High School?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cattaraugus-little Valley High School offer ?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cattaraugus-little Valley High School part of?
Cattaraugus-little Valley High School is part of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District.
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