Pittsford-mendon High School

472 Mendon Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 914 students in grades 9-12, Pittsford-mendon High School ranks in the top 1% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pittsford-mendon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Pittsford-mendon High School's student population of 914 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pittsford-mendon High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsford-mendon High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pittsford-mendon High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pittsford-mendon High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
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White
71%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pittsford-mendon High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Pittsford-mendon High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pittsford-mendon High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittsford-mendon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pittsford-mendon High School's ranking?
Pittsford-mendon High School is ranked #4 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pittsford-mendon High School often compared to?
Pittsford-mendon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsford Sutherland High School, Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsford-mendon High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsford-mendon High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsford-mendon High School?
914 students attend Pittsford-mendon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pittsford-mendon High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsford-mendon High School?
Pittsford-mendon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pittsford-mendon High School offer ?
Pittsford-mendon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsford-mendon High School part of?
Pittsford-mendon High School is part of Pittsford Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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