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Fairport Senior High School vs. Penfield Senior High School

Should you attend Fairport Senior High School or Penfield Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fairport Senior High School
1 Dave Paddock Way
Fairport, NY 14450
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Penfield Senior High School
25 High School Dr
Penfield, NY 14526
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Fairport Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Penfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,292 students in grades 10-12, Fairport Senior 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Penfield Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,292 students
1,398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairport Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penfield Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairport Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penfield Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairport Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penfield Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairport Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairport Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penfield Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Penfield Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#31 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
#178 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairport Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penfield Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
93%
(Top 5% in NY)
83%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairport Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairport Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Penfield Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
92%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairport Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairport Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Penfield Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairport Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairport Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Penfield Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in NY)
96%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fairport Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairport Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penfield Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Penfield Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairport Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Penfield Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
356
Grade 10 Students
426
338
Grade 11 Students
412
351
Grade 12 Students
450
345
Ungraded Students
4
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairport Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairport Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Penfield Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairport Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairport Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Penfield Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairport Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairport Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Penfield Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairport Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairport Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Penfield Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairport Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairport Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Penfield Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairport Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairport Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Penfield Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairport Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairport Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Penfield Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairport Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairport Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Penfield Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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