Fox Lane High School is a public high school in Bedford, New York, United States. It is named after the road, Fox Lane, that begins just to the side of the school's driveway. It is a part of the Bedford Central School District.
Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Fox Lane High School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Lane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fox Lane High School's student population of 1,218 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1956
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring and Challenging Our Students
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Fox Lane High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Lane High School is 0.59, 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
#1543 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Lane High School's ranking?
Fox Lane High School is ranked #1543 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fox Lane High School often compared to?
Fox Lane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Lane High School?
The graduation rate of Fox Lane High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fox Lane High School?
1,218 students attend Fox Lane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fox Lane High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Lane High School?
Fox Lane High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fox Lane High School offer ?
Fox Lane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fox Lane High School part of?
Fox Lane High School is part of Bedford Central School District.
School Calendar
View the Fox Lane High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Labor Day - Schools Closed
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School
September 02, 2025 (Tuesday)
Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed
September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed
September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
Yom Kippur - Schools Closed
October 02, 2025 (Thursday)
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