Excellent
#174 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Ardsley High School
High School · Ardsley Union Free School District · Ardsley, NY
An Ardsley Union Free School District high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 FARM RD, Ardsley, NY 10502
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ardsley High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 92% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ardsley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$819,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sail at Ferncliff ManorPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Maria Regina High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| The Leffell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ardsley Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ardsley High School is listed in ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ardsley High School
Ardsley High School is a public high school in Ardsley, NY, part of Ardsley Union Free School District, serving approximately 748 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ardsley High School
What grades does Ardsley High School serve?
Ardsley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ardsley High School?
Ardsley High School has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardsley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardsley High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ardsley High School rank in NY?
Ardsley High School ranks #174 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ardsley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ardsley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ardsley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ardsley High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ardsley High School a charter school?
No, Ardsley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ardsley High School a Title I school?
No, Ardsley High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (914) 295-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10502)
- 5,875
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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