DERUYTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.deruytercentral.org

168 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

DeRuyter High School, located at 711 Railroad Street in DeRuyter, New York, serves as the secondary education hub for the DeRuyter Central School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive academic atmosphere. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a blend of core academic curricula, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on preparing graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school operates under the district's broader mission to provide a high-quality education while navigating the unique challenges and strengths of a rural setting. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, DeRuyter High School encourages active participation in both classroom learning and community life. Prospective students, parents, and community members can access ongoing updates regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and district policies through their official website at http://www.deruytercentral.org.

168

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERUYTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
152 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
Black
3 (1.8 %)

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:	DERUYTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)852-3400
Website:	http://www.deruytercentral.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 18

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 26