Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Harrisville Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisville Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrisville Junior-senior High School's student population of 158 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrisville 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 Harrisville Junior-senior 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisville Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Harrisville Junior-senior High School is ranked #1695 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harrisville Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Harrisville Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowville High School, South Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrisville Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harrisville Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harrisville Junior-senior High School?
158 students attend Harrisville Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harrisville Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisville Junior-senior High School?
Harrisville Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harrisville Junior-senior High School offer ?
Harrisville Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisville Junior-senior High School part of?
Harrisville Junior-senior High School is part of Harrisville Central School District.
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