White Plains City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in White Plains City School District, serving 7,073 students. White Plains City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in White Plains City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in White Plains City School District are White Plains Senior High School, Ridgeway School and White Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | White Plains City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (914) 422-2019 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,073 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 393 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
White Plains City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #466 out of 787 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 268 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,038 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 57% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 932 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,611 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 23% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 222 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 552 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 526 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 556 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 511 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 564 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 550 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 550 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 489 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 577 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 567 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 516 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 541 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 516 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 58 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $31,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,627 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $226 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $217 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $31,998 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $30,627 | $35,944 |
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White Plains City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- White Plains Senior High School Math: 91% | Reading: 96%Rank:10/Top 10%550 North St10
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
Grades: 9-12 | 2,167 students
- Ridgeway School Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50%225 Ridgeway10
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2081
Grades: K-5 | 652 students
- White Plains Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%128 Grandview Ave10
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
Grades: 6-8 | 1,637 student
- Church Street School Math: 48% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%295 Church St10
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400
Grades: K-5 | 662 students
- Mamaroneck Avenue School Math: 47% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50%7 Nosband Ave10
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2286
Grades: K-5 | 662 students
- George Washington School Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50%100 Orchard St10
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Grades: K-5 | 638 students
- Post Road School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%175 W Post Rd10
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 422-2320
Grades: K-5 | 655 students
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