Dobbs Ferry High School
Tel:
(914) 693-7645
Dobbs Ferry High School serves 457 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dobbs Ferry High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dobbs Ferry High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dobbs Ferry High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dobbs Ferry High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dobbs Ferry High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #117 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 63% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dobbs Ferry High School is Greenburgh Eleven High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dobbs Ferry Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 343 students
0.0 miles
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7640 0.0 6-8 343 - Dobbs Ferry Springhurst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 671 students
0.2 miles
Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503 0.2 K-5 671 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-7 | 9 students
0.6 miles
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 K-7 9 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven High School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 80 students
0.6 miles
3 Echo Hills-bethune Bldg #36
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 9-12 80 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven Middle School Special Education School
Grades: 6-10 | 20 students
0.6 miles
2 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 6-10 20
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