Serving 389 students in grades 6-12, Groton 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groton Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Groton Junior/senior High School's student population of 389 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Groton 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 Groton Junior/senior High School is 0.19, 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
#1516 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
2%
30%

Black
2%
16%

White
90%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Groton Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Groton Junior/senior High School is ranked #1516 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Groton Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Groton Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca Senior High School, George Junior Republic School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groton Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Groton Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Groton Junior/senior High School?
389 students attend Groton Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Groton Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groton Junior/senior High School?
Groton Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Groton Junior/senior High School offer ?
Groton Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Groton Junior/senior High School part of?
Groton Junior/senior High School is part of Groton Central School District.
School Reviews
1 10/5/2018
District is impossible to work with. Our sons attended from Pre-K to the last one who will graduate in 2019. There has not been a time that the administration or staff have ever helped us or our sons when they needed help. It`s the worst example of government employees managing to keep their jobs despite gross incompetence. We don`t recommend this district for any reason. There is no area in which they are competent as a district.
5 8/12/2018
An excellent school in the finger lakes. The teachers were always engaged with students and local colleges prefer students with good academic standing from this school over most other local schools. Administration has always been difficult for parents, students, and teachers to work with.
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