Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Lyons Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyons Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyons Senior High School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lyons Senior High School is 0.47, 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)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lyons Senior High School often compared to?
Lyons Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Creek High School, Clyde-savannah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyons Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lyons Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lyons Senior High School?
259 students attend Lyons Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lyons Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Senior High School?
Lyons Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyons Senior High School offer ?
Lyons Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Senior High School part of?
Lyons Senior High School is part of Lyons Central School District.
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