Sullivan West Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Sullivan West Central School District

Sullivan West Central School District serves a small population spread across multiple towns in the western Catskills region of Sullivan County. The district's enrollment spans pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across two buildings: an elementary school and a combined middle and high school. The population is predominantly white, with modest representation from Hispanic and multiracial families and smaller populations of Black and Asian students.

State testing data from the most recent year shows mixed results across elementary and middle grades. In mathematics, third grade performs better than most other grades, while fifth grade shows notably lower proficiency. English language arts results follow a similar pattern, with stronger early-elementary performance that softens by fifth grade. By seventh grade, both math and ELA proficiency improve somewhat. In science, middle-grade results are moderate. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Sullivan County's districts, a meaningful position given the variation across the county's school systems.

One area of relative strength is attendance. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is in the top quartile countywide, suggesting that when students are enrolled, they tend to show up, a foundation that supports learning even in a district where test results suggest academic gains are uneven. The district has not publicly reported a four-year graduation rate, so that metric is not available to assess.

Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared with other districts in Sullivan County, which parents might explore further when considering the resources available for instruction and support services.

The community surrounding the district spans rural towns and villages across the region, with housing valued in a moderate range for the area. Property taxes have risen only modestly in recent budgets. In 2022, voters approved a capital project for facility upgrades and security improvements, including new visitor vestibules at both school buildings and ADA-compliant work at the high school, financed largely through the district's existing reserves and state aid rather than new tax burden. That approach allowed infrastructure investment without immediate tax-levy impact.

The district operates under a traditional public governance structure. Information about course offerings, AP pathways, career and technical programs, or specific pedagogical approaches was not available, so a parent considering the district may want to reach out directly to learn what academic pathways and electives are offered at the high school level.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,104

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 2%

White 83%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

65%

—

Gr 3

45%

56%

Gr 4

52%

53%

Gr 5

21%

51%

Gr 6

28%

53%

Gr 7

42%

57%

Gr 8

33%

53%

Math

Gr EOC

62%

—

Gr 3

59%

70%

Gr 4

41%

54%

Gr 5

15%

37%

Gr 6

29%

49%

Gr 7

44%

71%

Gr 8

41%

52%

Science

Gr EOC

—

Gr 5

31%

53%

Gr 8

43%

56%

Social studies

Gr EOC

80%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

SULLIVAN WEST HIGH SCHOOL AT LAKE HUNTINGTON

SULLIVAN WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$338,267

Year-over-year change+3.6%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$201K to $383K

vs. state typical0.66x

vs. national typical0.92x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
12764	Narrowsburg	$365K	+6.7%	23.0%
12723	Callicoon	$359K	+4.3%	13.4%
12726	Lake Huntington	$363K	+2.9%	13.2%
12760	Long Eddy	$278K	+1.5%	12.8%
12748	Jeffersonville	$339K	+1.2%	9.2%
12766	North Branch	$356K	+2.0%	3.7%
12758	Livingston Manor	$326K	+0.8%	3.5%
12783	Swan Lake	$331K	+2.6%	3.0%
12776	Roscoe	$292K	+0.7%	2.4%
12720	Bethel	$313K	+2.9%	2.3%
12724	Roscoe	$347K	+1.8%	2.1%
13756	East Branch	$201K	+4.1%	1.7%
12791	Youngsville	$266K	+1.5%	1.4%
12736	Fremont Center	$383K	+11.8%	1.2%
12786	White Lake	$294K	+3.8%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,707/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.