Valley Stream Central High School

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Valley Stream Central High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
135 Fletcher Ave,  Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream Central High School District
3.8
4.4
1,121 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joseph Pompilio
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
93%
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Economically disadvantaged
47.5%
Black
39.7%
Hispanic
27.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.8%
White
6.8%
Two or more races
2%
Limited English proficient
<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 435 Students
New York University 393 Students
Hofstra University 317 Students
Adelphi University 310 Students
St. John's University - New York 307 Students
Molloy University 286 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 238 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 205 Students
Pace University 198 Students
CUNY Hunter College 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 191 Students
Psychology 159 Students
Nursing 150 Students
Business 138 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 116 Students
Computer Science 91 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 63 Students
Finance 60 Students
Criminology 56 Students
Accounting 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 284 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/8/2026
Super fun! Only studied there for 2 years but those years were very well spent. Teachers were really kind and helpful and very cheerful to each student whether your his/her student or not
4.0 Alum
8/2/2025
Valley Stream Central High School's preforming arts program was one that was very helpful in preparing me for college. My major ended up being Theatre design and technology and the program is truly the reason why i discovered my love for live theatre.
5.0 Alum
4/23/2025
amazing school. the teachers love to teach, and learning is amazing. great arts and athletic programs.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/29/2020
One kid completed high school and other is in high school I am satisfied
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.
5.0 parent
3/5/2018
Great school all around, highly recommend it
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 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 1,121 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% 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 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $773,052. 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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