Scarsdale High School is a four-year public high school in Scarsdale, New York, United States, a coterminous town and village in Westchester County, New York. It is a part of the Scarsdale Union Free School District. The school was founded in 1917.
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Scarsdale Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Scarsdale Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Scarsdale school district, covering approximately 7.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarsdale Senior 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
Scarsdale Senior High School's student population of 1,479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scarsdale Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarsdale 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
58%
39%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
34.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarsdale Senior High School's ranking?
Scarsdale Senior High School is ranked #108 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scarsdale Senior High School often compared to?
Scarsdale Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgemont Junior-senior High School, Rye High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scarsdale Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Scarsdale Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Scarsdale Senior High School?
1,479 students attend Scarsdale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Scarsdale Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scarsdale Senior High School?
Scarsdale Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarsdale Senior High School offer ?
Scarsdale Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Scarsdale Senior High School part of?
Scarsdale Senior High School is part of Scarsdale Union Free School District.
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