VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

135 FLETCHER AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

www.vschsd.org

1,121 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Stream Central High School, located at 135 Fletcher Avenue in Valley Stream, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Valley Stream Central High School District. As a traditional secondary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It functions as a hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of well-rounded students prepared for both collegiate success and post-secondary professional endeavors.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, offering a diverse curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, elective programs, and robust support services. Beyond the classroom, Valley Stream Central encourages active student participation in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs, which help to build school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its central location and long-standing history, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from varying backgrounds can thrive, collaborate, and excel in a supportive educational setting.

1,121

Total Students

84.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	306
Black	445
Asian	257
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

Black
445 (39.7%)
Hispanic
306 (27.3%)
Asian
257 (22.9%)
White
76 (6.8%)
Two or More
22 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

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 STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)561-4410
Website:	http://www.vschsd.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 10 372

Grade 11 388

Grade 12 361