Pittsford Sutherland High School is a public high school in suburban Rochester, Monroe County in upstate New York. In 2021, the school was ranked in the top 2 percent in U.S. News & World Report's annual evaluation of nearly 18,000 public high schools.
Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, Pittsford Sutherland 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 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 (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsford Sutherland 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
Pittsford Sutherland High School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Pittsford Sutherland High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsford Sutherland 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsford Sutherland High School's ranking?
Pittsford Sutherland High School is ranked #17 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pittsford Sutherland High School often compared to?
Pittsford Sutherland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsford-mendon High School, Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Sutherland High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsford Sutherland High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsford Sutherland High School?
888 students attend Pittsford Sutherland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pittsford Sutherland High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsford Sutherland High School?
Pittsford Sutherland 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 Sutherland High School offer ?
Pittsford Sutherland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pittsford Sutherland High School part of?
Pittsford Sutherland High School is part of Pittsford Central School District.
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