Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream, NY · Valley Stream Central High School District · Grades 7-12
257th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Valley Stream South High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Valley Stream South High School 257th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 77% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Valley Stream South High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Valley Stream South High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,247 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.0% | 32.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 24.6% | 28.4% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 20.2% | 23.7% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 25.5% | 12.8% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Valley Stream South High School
Typical home value $821K in zip 11581 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Valley Stream South High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8George W Hewlett High SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away330th of 1,137
ELA 89% · Math 54% - 9Valley Stream Central High SchoolValley Stream Central High School District · 1.3 mi away217th of 1,137
ELA 93% · Math 64% - 4Lawrence Senior High SchoolLawrence Union Free School District · 1.9 mi away767th of 1,137
ELA 71% · Math 28% - 10Lynbrook Senior High SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 2.2 mi away46th of 1,137
ELA 94% · Math 89% - 7Excelsior Preparatory High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2.5 mi away433rd of 1,137
ELA 67% · Math 66% - 3George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2.5 mi away852nd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 26% - 3Queens Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2.5 mi away893rd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 21% - 5Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2.5 mi away638th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Valley Stream South High School in?
Valley Stream South High School is part of the Valley Stream Central High School District district in Valley Stream, New York.
Is Valley Stream South High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valley Stream South High School 257th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Valley Stream South High School?
Hispanic 32%, Black 28%, Asian 24%, White 13% (1,247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valley Stream South High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11581 is $821K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.