Serving 1,603 students in grades 9-12, Ramapo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramapo High School's student population of 1,603 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ramapo High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramapo High School is 0.41, 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
#1054 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
74%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramapo High School's ranking?
Ramapo High School is ranked #1054 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ramapo High School often compared to?
Ramapo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ramapo High School?
The graduation rate of Ramapo High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ramapo High School?
1,603 students attend Ramapo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ramapo High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramapo High School?
Ramapo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ramapo High School offer ?
Ramapo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramapo High School part of?
Ramapo High School is part of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley).
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