Serving 629 students in grades 6-12, Falconer Middle/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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 7% 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: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falconer Middle/high School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Sep 7, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
Falconer Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falconer Middle/high School is 0.13, 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
#2553 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
93%
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
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Falconer Middle/high School's ranking?
Falconer Middle/high School is ranked #2553 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Falconer Middle/high School often compared to?
Falconer Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frewsburg Junior-senior High School, Maple Grove Junior/senior High School, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Falconer Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Falconer Middle/high School?
629 students attend Falconer Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Falconer Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falconer Middle/high School?
Falconer Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falconer Middle/high School offer ?
Falconer Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falconer Middle/high School part of?
Falconer Middle/high School is part of Falconer Central School District.
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