Valley Stream Central High School

Valley Stream Central High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
135 Fletcher Ave,  Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream Central High School District
3.7
4.4
1,120 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joseph Pompilio
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
66.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
7
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Black
39.4%
Hispanic
28.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.5%
White
7.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Magnet HS in New York
#24 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

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.
Stony Brook University 398 Students
New York University 362 Students
Adelphi University 285 Students
Hofstra University 285 Students
St. John's University - New York 274 Students
Molloy University 243 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 205 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 179 Students
Pace University 176 Students
CUNY Hunter College 162 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 177 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Nursing 136 Students
Business 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 107 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Criminology 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Finance 48 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 294 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/7/2025
Central High School has an amazing preforming arts program. We can choose to learn about dance, acting, and musical theater. This has made my high school experience a lot better. I am not very intrested in the things thats we are learning in high school, I am more interested in learning about art and interior design. I would love if there were more courses that were about fashion or designing and not just normal art classes.
5.0 Alum
4/23/2025
amazing school. the teachers love to teach, and learning is amazing. great arts and athletic programs.
4.0 Senior
12/18/2024
There are a lot of classes offered here. All the teachers are very nice and I feel like I am in a good environment with my peers that want to succeed.
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4.4 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/29/2020
One kid completed high school and other is in high school I am satisfied
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5.0 student
10/14/2019
I am a student at this school and bullying here is a thing we see only in the movies. Everyone here is very accepting and kind to others. You will see people from all over the world here and teacher are above all exceptional, which makes this school one of a kind.
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5.0 parent
3/5/2018
Great school all around, highly recommend it
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5.0 parent
2/21/2018
This is a great school with amazing teachers and very supportive staff!
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Valley Stream Central High School

Valley Stream Central High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Valley Stream, NY, in the Valley Stream neighborhood, and is served by the Valley Stream Central High School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Valley Stream Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $733,967. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Stream North High School, Lynbrook Senior High School, North High School, and more. Learn more about what Valley Stream has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Stream Central High School.

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