Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Palmyra, NY, encompassing approximately 48.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School's student population of 513 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School often compared to?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
513 students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offer ?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School part of?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is part of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District.
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