Valley Central High School

Valley Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1175 State Route 17K,  Montgomery, NY
Valley Central School District
3.2
4.2
1,399 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jayme Ginda-baxter
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
55.6%
Hispanic
29.3%
Black
8.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
SUNY New Paltz 163 Students
Pace University 155 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 148 Students
New York University 145 Students
Stony Brook University 144 Students
Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) 140 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 126 Students
Syracuse University 90 Students
Adelphi University 83 Students
SUNY Oneonta 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 102 Students
Biology 100 Students
Business 97 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 40 Students
Education 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Criminology 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 169 Reviews
3.0 Junior
7/7/2025
This school is very sports involved and has demonstrated a lot of school spirit. The staff in this school sometimes lack enthusiasm for their job and enjoy having great authority over students. I would like to see more change in diversity as I have only just began to notice some slight attempts at including a variety of people in this public space. It is easy to tell that the structure of the school is very traditional and takes a lot of pushing for things to change. I think they should do a better job of demonstrating inclusivity for all students instead of the students that fit their mold.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2024
Valley central was not a bad school don't get me wrong, but the diversity within teachers was not there. Most, if not all the teachers are white. But The music department is one of the best in the state, I loved being apart of the music department.
4.0 Junior
4/14/2024
Valley Central High School is an amazing place for students to come to who are yearning for a pragmatic education as well as many different options to help set up for future careers or schooling.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/31/2024
My son is doing very well. The teachers reach out if they have any concerns.
5.0 parent
10/28/2024
Teachers are caring for their students. The school is very safe. There is great teacher and parent communication. I am very happy my son is attending VCHS.
1.0 other
2/9/2024
Parents clearly do not understand what is happening in the internal workings of the school. When I attended, faculty failed to send us the bus information multiple times. I had to talk with the driver and have them radio the school to confirm the situation. Additionally, we had to fight to get mysel...
3.0 parent
8/27/2022
School cares more about salaries then kids, parents have to constantly fight to get information and they have denied children food if their account is low

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Valley Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Montgomery, NY, in the Montgomery neighborhood, and is served by the Valley Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,399 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Valley Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $514,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery Montessori School, The Birch School, Chapel Field Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Montgomery has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Central High School.

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