Sleepy Hollow High School is a high school located in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York. It is part of the Union Free School District of Tarrytowns. The mascot is the Headless Horseman. It is consistently ranked in the top 5-10% of high schools in New York State.
Serving 820 students in grades 9-12, Sleepy Hollow 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 65-69% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sleepy Hollow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sleepy Hollow High School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Empower students to make informed choices and assume responsibility for their actions.
School Rankings
Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow High School is 0.51, 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
#673 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
65%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Headless Horseman
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepy Hollow High School's ranking?
Sleepy Hollow High School is ranked #673 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?
65-69% 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 Sleepy Hollow High School?
The graduation rate of Sleepy Hollow High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sleepy Hollow High School?
820 students attend Sleepy Hollow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sleepy Hollow High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sleepy Hollow High School?
Sleepy Hollow High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sleepy Hollow High School offer ?
Sleepy Hollow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sleepy Hollow High School part of?
Sleepy Hollow High School is part of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns.
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