Rush鈥揌enrietta Senior High School - James E. Sperry Building, located in Henrietta, New York, also referred to as Rush鈥揌enrietta Senior High School, R-H and Sperry High School, is the only high school in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. As of the 2023-24 school year, the principal is Arkee Allen.
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: RUSH-HENRIETTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Henrietta school district, covering approximately 63.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rush-henrietta Senior High School's student population of 1,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rush-henrietta Senior High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
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
52%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Royal Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rush-henrietta Senior High School's ranking?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School is ranked #666 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rush-henrietta Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
1,317 students attend Rush-henrietta Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rush-henrietta Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
Rush-henrietta 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 Rush-henrietta Senior High School offer ?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rush-henrietta Senior High School part of?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School is part of Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
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