Serving 1,377 students in grades 9-12, Penfield Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Penfield Senior High School's student population of 1,377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penfield Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penfield Senior High School is 0.34, 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
#575 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penfield Senior High School's ranking?
Penfield Senior High School is ranked #575 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Penfield Senior High School often compared to?
Penfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Penfield Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Penfield Senior High School?
1,377 students attend Penfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Penfield Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Senior High School?
Penfield Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penfield Senior High School offer ?
Penfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penfield Senior High School part of?
Penfield Senior High School is part of Penfield Central School District.
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