Hendrick Hudson High School is a public high school in Montrose, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Hendrick Hudson Central School District. That district's boundary is within the Town of Cortlandt. Villages in the district include Buchanan and a section of Croton-on-Hudson.
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Hendrick Hudson High School ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hendrick Hudson 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
School Overview
Hendrick Hudson High School's student population of 729 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Hendrick Hudson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hendrick Hudson High School is 0.62, 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
#230 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Big Henry
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hendrick Hudson High School's ranking?
Hendrick Hudson High School is ranked #230 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hendrick Hudson High School often compared to?
Hendrick Hudson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Panas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hendrick Hudson High School?
The graduation rate of Hendrick Hudson High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hendrick Hudson High School?
729 students attend Hendrick Hudson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hendrick Hudson High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hendrick Hudson High School?
Hendrick Hudson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hendrick Hudson High School offer ?
Hendrick Hudson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hendrick Hudson High School part of?
Hendrick Hudson High School is part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District.
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