Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Washingtonville Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 1,318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washingtonville Senior 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
School Overview
Washingtonville Senior High School's student population of 1,318 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washingtonville Senior 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 Washingtonville Senior High School is 0.62, 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
#421 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Washingtonville Senior High School's ranking?
Washingtonville Senior High School is ranked #421 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Washingtonville Senior High School often compared to?
Washingtonville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe-woodbury High School, Cornwall Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% 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 Washingtonville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Washingtonville Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Washingtonville Senior High School?
1,318 students attend Washingtonville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Washingtonville Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washingtonville Senior High School?
Washingtonville Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washingtonville Senior High School offer ?
Washingtonville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washingtonville Senior High School part of?
Washingtonville Senior High School is part of Washingtonville Central School District.
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