The Pelham Memorial High School is the only high school within the town of Pelham Town, New York, United States. It is part of the Pelham Union Free School District. The district includes Pelham Town, which has Pelham Village and Pelham Manor Village.
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Pelham Memorial High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelham Memorial 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
Pelham Memorial High School's student population of 860 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pelham Memorial High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Memorial High School is 0.56, 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
#111 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pelican
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelham Memorial High School's ranking?
Pelham Memorial High School is ranked #111 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelham Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Pelham Memorial High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pelham Memorial High School?
860 students attend Pelham Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pelham Memorial High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Memorial High School?
Pelham Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pelham Memorial High School offer ?
Pelham Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pelham Memorial High School part of?
Pelham Memorial High School is part of Pelham Union Free School District.
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