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SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
12
Schools
9,389
Students
$20,216
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
19.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 9,389 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,216 is above average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACADIA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08744
GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08773
KODA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08751
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL09–123,036
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,216+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
60%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
59.7%
Federal
10.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
9,389
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,216 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 12 public schools, serving a total of 9,389 students.
What is the graduation rate for SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $20,216 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
19% of students in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 60/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.