Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Port Chester Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Chester Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Port Chester Senior High School's student population of 1,558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Chester Senior 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 Port Chester Senior High School is 0.31, 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
#264 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
82%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Port Chester Senior High School's ranking?
Port Chester Senior High School is ranked #264 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Chester Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Port Chester Senior High School is 83%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Port Chester Senior High School?
1,558 students attend Port Chester Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Port Chester Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Chester Senior High School?
Port Chester Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Chester Senior High School offer ?
Port Chester Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Chester Senior High School part of?
Port Chester Senior High School is part of Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.
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