Serving 247 students in grades 6-12, Afton Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Afton Junior/senior High School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Afton Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afton Junior/senior High School is 0.22, 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
#2519 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afton Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Afton Junior/senior High School is ranked #2519 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Afton Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Afton Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene High School, Oxford Academy High School, Bainbridge-guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Afton Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Afton Junior/senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Afton Junior/senior High School?
247 students attend Afton Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Afton Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Afton Junior/senior High School?
Afton Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Afton Junior/senior High School offer ?
Afton Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Afton Junior/senior High School part of?
Afton Junior/senior High School is part of Afton Central School District.
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