Byram Hills High School is a four-year co-educational public secondary school located in Armonk, New York, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Byram Hills Central School District, and serves students from the towns of North Castle, Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and New Castle.
Serving 740 students in grades 9-12, Byram Hills High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: BYRAM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 22.8 square miles in Armonk, NY. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byram Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byram Hills High School's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
740 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byram Hills High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byram Hills High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.4%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byram Hills High School's ranking?
Byram Hills High School is ranked #160 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Byram Hills High School often compared to?
Byram Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Greeley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byram Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Byram Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Byram Hills High School?
740 students attend Byram Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Byram Hills High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byram Hills High School?
Byram Hills High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Byram Hills High School offer ?
Byram Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Byram Hills High School part of?
Byram Hills High School is part of Byram Hills Central School District.
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