Pleasantville High School is in the village of Pleasantville within the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is a comprehensive high school that provides a broad range of academic and educational programs.
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Pleasantville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasantville 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
Pleasantville High School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Colors
Green and white
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
School Rankings
Pleasantville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville High School is 0.45, 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
#336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantville High School's ranking?
Pleasantville High School is ranked #336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasantville High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasantville High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
573 students attend Pleasantville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pleasantville High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasantville High School offer ?
Pleasantville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasantville High School part of?
Pleasantville High School is part of Pleasantville Union Free School District.
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