Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Port Jervis Senior 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Port Jervis Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 105.1 square miles in Port Jervis, NY, with a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Jervis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Port Jervis Senior High School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Jervis Senior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Port Jervis Senior High School often compared to?
Port Jervis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minisink Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Port Jervis Senior High School?
743 students attend Port Jervis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Port Jervis Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Jervis Senior High School?
Port Jervis 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 Port Jervis Senior High School offer ?
Port Jervis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Jervis Senior High School part of?
Port Jervis Senior High School is part of Port Jervis City School District.
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