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#1325 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

Pine Bush Senior High School

High School · Pine Bush Central School District · Pine Bush, NY

A Pine Bush Central School District high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 670, Pine Bush, NY 12566

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$26,603
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Pine Bush Senior High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Bush Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$110,154

Median home value

$333,700

Median rent

$1,414/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
9 boys'·14 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chapel Field Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–123.1 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pine Bush Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$26,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Bush Senior High School is listed in PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Bush Senior High School

Pine Bush Senior High School is a public high school in Pine Bush, NY, part of Pine Bush Central School District, serving approximately 1,596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Bush Senior High School

What grades does Pine Bush Senior High School serve?

Pine Bush Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Bush Senior High School?

Pine Bush Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bush Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bush Senior High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Bush Senior High School rank in NY?

Pine Bush Senior High School ranks #1,325 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Pine Bush Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Bush Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pine Bush Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Bush Senior High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pine Bush Senior High School a charter school?

No, Pine Bush Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Bush Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Pine Bush Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Bush Senior High School?

48.7% of students at Pine Bush Senior 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 12566)
11,718
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
42.2
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 12566; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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