VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

www.vcsd.k12.ny.us

1,385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Central High School, located in Montgomery, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Valley Central School District. Situated on State Route 17K, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and various specialized programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Central High School is deeply integrated into the local Montgomery community, fostering a culture of student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school supports numerous athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, residents and families are encouraged to visit the official website at http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us.

1,385

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	463
Black	132
Asian	23
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
693 (50.1%)
Hispanic
463 (33.5%)
Black
132 (9.6%)
Two or More
69 (5.0%)
Asian
23 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Phone:	(845)457-2400
Website:	http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 334

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 353

Ungraded 27