VESTAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.vestal.k12.ny.us

1,015 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vestal Senior High School, located in Vestal, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Vestal Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical education opportunities. The high school is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education at competitive universities or entering the workforce or military directly after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Vestal Senior High places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of varsity athletics, performing arts, clubs, and service-oriented organizations, which foster a well-rounded school culture. The school maintains a focus on building a supportive and inclusive environment, leveraging its resources to encourage student leadership and civic responsibility within the local community.

1,015

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VESTAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	46
Black	41
Asian	169
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
719 (71.0%)
Asian
169 (16.7%)
Hispanic
46 (4.5%)
Black
41 (4.0%)
Two or More
36 (3.6%)
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:	VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)757-2281
Website:	http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 265

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 249