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Riverhead Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,496 students in Riverhead Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Riverhead Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
5,496 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
451 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Riverhead Central School District, which is ranked #889 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#898 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,441 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
29%
# Black Students
453 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,436 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
357
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
390
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
388
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
401
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
354
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
387
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
433
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
635
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
492
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
29
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,352 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,947
$31,353
Spending / Student
$25,352
$32,230
Best Riverhead Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: #22.
Aquebogue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Main Rd
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Riley Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
374 Riley Ave
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Roanoke Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Grades: K-4
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Riverhead Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #66.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Grades: 5-6
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Phillips Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,496 students.
What is the rank of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District is ranked #889 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead Central School District?
63% of Riverhead Central School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Riverhead Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,352 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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