Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Dobbs Ferry High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobbs Ferry 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Dobbs Ferry High School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dobbs Ferry High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobbs Ferry High School is 0.56, 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
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobbs Ferry High School's ranking?
Dobbs Ferry High School is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dobbs Ferry High School often compared to?
Dobbs Ferry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hastings 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 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dobbs Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Dobbs Ferry High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dobbs Ferry High School?
455 students attend Dobbs Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dobbs Ferry High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobbs Ferry High School?
Dobbs Ferry High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dobbs Ferry High School offer ?
Dobbs Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dobbs Ferry High School part of?
Dobbs Ferry High School is part of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District.
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