AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL

AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in AVOCA, NY with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 47 teachers, AVOCA CENTRAL 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.

AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL, located at 17 Oliver Street in Avoca, New York, serves as the heart of the local educational community within Steuben County. As a small, rural public school district, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal development, and community engagement. The district operates with a focus on providing a comprehensive K-12 education, balancing core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build essential life skills.

The school district maintains a strong connection to the Avoca community, leveraging its smaller size to offer a more personalized approach to instruction. Through their official website, the district keeps families and residents informed about academic calendars, board meetings, and various educational programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By emphasizing a close-knit school culture and collaborative partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL at (607) 566-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17 OLIVER ST #29
AVOCA, NY 14809-0517
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AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AVOCA, NY with about 428 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
47.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
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 428 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AVOCA CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Black or African American
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.