Valley Stream South High School

Valley Stream South High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
150 Jedwood Plz,  Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream Central High School District
3.8
3.5
1,248 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Maureen Henry
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
65.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
5%
State Average
20%
Math
8%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
228:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
32.1%
Black
29%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.7%
White
14.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 192 Students
New York University 155 Students
Adelphi University 153 Students
St. John's University - New York 123 Students
Molloy University 121 Students
Hofstra University 117 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 103 Students
CUNY Hunter College 82 Students
CUNY Queens College 79 Students
SUNY Farmingdale State College 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 79 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Business 56 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Finance 30 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Accounting 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 184 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/21/2025
My experience at South has been quite the journey. The best parts were being extremely culturally involved and taking such leadership in these programs or student government. South High School offers many clubs and extra-curricular programs which made me feel accepted and involved. The worst part of South High School may just be some of the bullying that occurs within school and on social media. I'd hope to continue seeing students participate in clubs and sports whilst staying away from negative circumstances.
5.0 Senior
3/14/2025
South High School is a great public school that offers a variety of different paths for students to take. The culture here is very welcoming and the general population is very diverse. There are all types of students here so its very easy to make friends. The teachers are for he most part great and seem to really care about the students.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2024
This is an amazing school with a lot of resources to help students do their best. The Valley Stream District spends a lot of resources to make sure students are guaranteed to succussed with good food, energetic teachers, and money spent to make the school as good as possible.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 student
12/13/2023
erm the best school ever for realzies
4.0 parent
2/2/2020
Overall, above average because most, though not all, of the teachers my son has had have been effective and motivational. He doesn't always feel that he is being treated fairly, but he has been able to navigate his way and have some positive experiences, nonetheless.
2.0 parent
8/13/2018
Certain Teachers should be replaced and certainly the Principle should be replaced. There is no need for Trump ruling in schools. All kids should be treated with fairness and respect. Also if a student is misbehaving then they should notify the parents
5.0 parent
5/24/2016
The school is well organized, the teachers are caring. They offer so many clubs and extra curricular activities, it's wonderful. A great sports program. They also hold wonderful events for parents to attend. I would like to see more opportunities for parents to get involved and better communication...

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Valley Stream South High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Valley Stream, NY and is served by the Valley Stream Central High School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,248 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Valley Stream South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $866,211. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Stream Central High School, George W Hewlett High School, Lawrence High School, and more. Learn more about what Valley Stream has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Stream South High School.

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