SOUTHERN CAYUGA 7-12 SECONDARY SCHOOL

SOUTHERN CAYUGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2384 RT 34B
AURORA, NY 13026
295 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School, located in Aurora, New York, serves as the consolidated middle and high school for the Southern Cayuga Central School District. Situated in a rural community in the Finger Lakes region, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that spans grades 7 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering student growth through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff aim to support the individual needs of their students. By integrating middle school and high school operations within one secondary facility, Southern Cayuga creates a unique environment for continuity in learning and social development. The institution prides itself on maintaining strong ties to the local community, offering various athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage student engagement and school spirit.
295
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    238 (80.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (15.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: SOUTHERN CAYUGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)364-7111
Website: http://www.southerncayuga.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 7 53
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
UNION SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
233 Students
239 CAYUGA ST
UNION SPRINGS, NY 13160 (8.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th