Edgemont Junior – Senior High School is a high school in Greenville, New York, serving students in grades 7 -12. Its feeder schools are Greenville School and Seely Place School, where students graduate in the sixth grade. The school's colors are blue and white, and its mascot is a panther.
Serving 915 students in grades 7-12, Edgemont Junior-senior 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 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgemont Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Scarsdale school district, encompassing approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgemont Junior-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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edgemont Junior-senior High School's student population of 915 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
915 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgemont Junior-senior 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 Edgemont Junior-senior High School is 0.67, 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
#147 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
34.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Edgemont Junior-senior High School is ranked #147 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edgemont Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Edgemont Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarsdale Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgemont Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Edgemont Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Edgemont Junior-senior High School?
915 students attend Edgemont Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Edgemont Junior-senior High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgemont Junior-senior High School?
Edgemont Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgemont Junior-senior High School offer ?
Edgemont Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgemont Junior-senior High School part of?
Edgemont Junior-senior High School is part of Edgemont Union Free School District.
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