Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, Locust Valley High School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Locust Valley High School's student population of 613 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locust Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Valley High School is 0.48, 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
#244 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Locust Valley High School's ranking?
Locust Valley High School is ranked #244 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Locust Valley High School often compared to?
Locust Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Shore Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Locust Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Locust Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Locust Valley High School?
613 students attend Locust Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Locust Valley High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Valley High School?
Locust Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Locust Valley High School offer ?
Locust Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Valley High School part of?
Locust Valley High School is part of Locust Valley Central School District.
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