Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Maryvale 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maryvale 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
School Overview
Maryvale High School's student population of 615 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maryvale 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 Maryvale High School is 0.53, 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
#311 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryvale High School's ranking?
Maryvale High School is ranked #311 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maryvale High School often compared to?
Maryvale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Hill 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 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maryvale High School?
The graduation rate of Maryvale High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maryvale High School?
615 students attend Maryvale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Maryvale High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryvale High School?
Maryvale High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maryvale High School offer ?
Maryvale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryvale High School part of?
Maryvale High School is part of Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District.
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