SCIO CENTRAL SCHOOL

www.scio.wnyric.org

265 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Scio Central School is a small, rural public school district located in Allegany County, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12, the district is characterized by its close-knit community atmosphere and a commitment to providing individualized attention. Because of its relatively small student population, the school focuses on fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to create a supportive environment where students can succeed academically and socially.

Academically, the school offers a standard New York State curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities and sports programs designed to keep students engaged outside of the classroom. As part of the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) network, the school utilizes shared regional resources to support its operations and educational technology. The district serves as a hub for the local Scio community, reflecting the values and needs of a rural educational setting while striving to prepare its graduates for higher education and the workforce.

265

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCIO CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	3
Black	8
Two or More	5

White
247 (93.9 %)
Black
8 (3.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SCIO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)593-5510
Website:	http://www.scio.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 16