Very Good
#1243 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Pierson Middle/high School
High School · Sag Harbor Union Free School District · Sag Harbor, NY
A Sag Harbor Union Free School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
200 JERMAIN AVE, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pierson Middle/high School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pierson Middle/high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,513
Median home value
$1,116,600
Median rent
$3,189/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Bridgehampton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| East Hampton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sag Harbor Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $44,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pierson Middle/high School is listed in SAG HARBOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pierson Middle/high School
Pierson Middle/high School is a public high school in Sag Harbor, NY, part of Sag Harbor Union Free School District, serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pierson Middle/high School
What grades does Pierson Middle/high School serve?
Pierson Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pierson Middle/high School?
Pierson Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierson Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierson Middle/high School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pierson Middle/high School rank in NY?
Pierson Middle/high School ranks #1,243 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pierson Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pierson Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pierson Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pierson Middle/high School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pierson Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Pierson Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pierson Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Pierson Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierson Middle/high School?
26.8% of students at Pierson Middle/high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (631) 725-5302
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11963)
- 8,114
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11963; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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