Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Pawling High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pawling High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pawling High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawling High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawling High School's ranking?
Pawling High School is ranked #266 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pawling High School often compared to?
Pawling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawling High School?
The graduation rate of Pawling High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pawling High School?
364 students attend Pawling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pawling High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawling High School?
Pawling High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pawling High School offer ?
Pawling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawling High School part of?
Pawling High School is part of Pawling Central School District.
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