OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOL

OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the VAN HORNESVILLE-OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VAN HORNESVILLE, NY with about 181 students offering grade levels from 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 18 teachers, OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Owen D. Young Central School, located in the rural village of Van Hornesville, New York, serves as a small, close-knit public school district committed to providing personalized education for its students. As a district that emphasizes a community-centered approach, it fosters an environment where faculty and staff are closely integrated with the lives of their students, aiming to prepare them for both academic success and future citizenship. The school prides itself on its historical significance and its ability to offer a supportive atmosphere where individual student needs are prioritized within a tight-knit educational community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the district focuses on maintaining strong ties between the school and the surrounding Van Hornesville area. By leveraging its size, the school creates opportunities for meaningful student-teacher engagement and active family involvement. As a central school, it functions as a vital anchor for the local community, promoting values of integrity and perseverance that reflect the legacy of its namesake, Owen D. Young, a prominent American businessman and diplomat who was born in the area.

For more information, contact OWEN D YOUNG CENTRAL SCHOOL at (315) 858-0729 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.