AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in AFTON, NY with about 237 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 29 Academy Street in Afton, New York, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Afton Central School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment for students in the middle and high school grade levels. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive community atmosphere, leveraging its smaller size to provide personalized attention and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that help prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Afton Central School District, which emphasizes a curriculum aligned with New York State standards while focusing on the holistic development of its students. By integrating core academic instruction with elective programs, athletics, and social development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.aftoncsd.org.

For more information, contact AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (607) 639-8201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

29 ACADEMY ST
AFTON, NY 13730-0005
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AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AFTON, NY with about 237 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
237
Teachers:
25.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 237 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AFTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
1.7%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.