SAUQUOIT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

www.svcsd.org

268 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sauquoit Valley High School is a public secondary school located in Sauquoit, New York, serving as the flagship high school for the Sauquoit Valley Central School District. Nestled in a rural-suburban setting in Oneida County, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. The district prioritizes a balanced academic curriculum, offering a range of Regents-level courses and opportunities for students to prepare for higher education and vocational pathways.

Beyond its core academics, Sauquoit Valley High School emphasizes student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student government. The school culture is characterized by a commitment to small-town values, where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized attention to help students achieve their individual goals. For families and community members, the district maintains a centralized website that provides updates on school events, board meetings, and academic resources, reflecting the school’s dedication to transparent communication and community engagement.

268

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAUQUOIT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
243 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	SAUQUOIT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)839-6316
Website:	http://www.svcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 65

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 62