Beaver River Central School is a small K-12 school in Beaver Falls in northern Lewis County. As of 2011, it had a total enrollment of 893 and a graduating class of 66. in 2011, 68% of graduates went on to two-year colleges, technical schools, or four-year colleges.
Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Beaver River Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaver River Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Beaver River Senior High School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Green, Orange and White
School Rankings
Beaver River Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver River Senior High School is 0.06, 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
#485 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Beaver River Senior High School's ranking?
Beaver River Senior High School is ranked #485 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Beaver River Senior High School often compared to?
Beaver River Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowville High School, Copenhagen Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver River Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Beaver River Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beaver River Senior High School?
257 students attend Beaver River Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Beaver River Senior High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver River Senior High School?
Beaver River Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beaver River Senior High School offer ?
Beaver River Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver River Senior High School part of?
Beaver River Senior High School is part of Beaver River Central School District.
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