Minisink Valley High School is a secondary school located in Slate Hill, New York. It contains an enrollment of over 1100 students. The school, part of the Minisink Valley Central School District, was established in 1958 as a secondary school for grades 7–10.
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Minisink Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 36% 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: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minisink Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Minisink Valley High School's student population of 1,116 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Minisink Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minisink Valley High School is 0.53, 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
#238 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Minisink Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minisink Valley High School's ranking?
Minisink Valley High School is ranked #238 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Minisink Valley High School often compared to?
Minisink Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bush Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minisink Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Minisink Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Minisink Valley High School?
1,116 students attend Minisink Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Minisink Valley High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minisink Valley High School?
Minisink Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minisink Valley High School offer ?
Minisink Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minisink Valley High School part of?
Minisink Valley High School is part of Minisink Valley Central School District.
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