Top Rankings
White Plains City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,723 students in White Plains City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in White Plains City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
6,723 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
567 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
237 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,959 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
29%
# Black Students
782 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
12%
16%
# White Students
1,463 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
22%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
277 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
448
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
507
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
493
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
489
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
494
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
498
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
487
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
537
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
567
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
565
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
501
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
591
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
58
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,560 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,483 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$246 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$218 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,560
$31,092
Spending / Student
$32,483
$31,961
Best White Plains City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Plains Senior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 North St
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2182
Grades: 9-12
| 2,250 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Ridgeway
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2081
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2081
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Church Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
295 Church St
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 422-2400
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Grandview Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2092
Grades: 6-8
| 1,546 students
Rank: #55.
Mamaroneck Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nosband Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2286
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 422-2286
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Post Road School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 W Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 422-2320
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 422-2320
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 422-2380
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,723 students.
What is the rank of White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District is ranked #488 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Plains City School District?
59% of White Plains City School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Plains City School District?
White Plains City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is White Plains City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,483 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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