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#150 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 3% in state

Pleasantville High School

High School · PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

60 ROMER AVE, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Enrollment

573

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

8.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#150 of 4,742

In Pleasantville

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic performance

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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8.9/10

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About Pleasantville High School

Pleasantville High School is a public high school in Pleasantville, NY, part of PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Pleasantville High School serves approximately 573 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Pleasantville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Pleasantville High School show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Pleasantville High School

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Pleasantville High School is located in the village of Pleasantville, within the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York 2 . It operates as a comprehensive high school offering a broad range of academic and educational programs 2 . The school provides a full complement of extracurricular activities, including performing and visual arts, sports, and academic and service clubs 2 . In 2015, the high school was ranked 122nd on Newsweek's list of top U.S. high schools 2 .
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How it compares1.9 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Pleasantville High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation44.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,257
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Pleasantville High School — Students at Pleasantville High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 96.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 95.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2010
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2012
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2015
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2016
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2017
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2018
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2019
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2020*
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.

How Pleasantville High School Compares

See how Pleasantville High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
97th percentile in NY
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.4
Sports
20
10 boys' · 10 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
60 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.8%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
44.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

60 ROMER AVE, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pleasantville High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Briarcliff Manor), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Thornwood), with a very similar rating. Additionally, VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Valhalla), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pleasantville, see our Pleasantville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
PLEASANTVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pleasantville 0.1 mi 7.5
BEDFORD ROAD SCHOOL Pleasantville 0.4 mi 8.0
MOUNT PLEASANT-COTTAGE SCHOOL Pleasantville 0.8 mi 7.1
EDENWALD SCHOOL Pleasantville 0.8 mi 6.1
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Thornwood 1.8 mi 7.0
BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL Briarcliff Manor 1.4 mi 9.3
BRIARCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL Briarcliff Manor 1.4 mi 8.4
ROBERT E BELL SCHOOL Chappaqua 1.8 mi 8.3
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Thornwood 1.8 mi 8.7
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Thornwood 1.8 mi 7.5
CEDAR KNOLLS ACADEMY Hawthorne 2.0 mi 5.5
LINDEN HILL HIGH SCHOOL Hawthorne 2.0 mi 5.4
EF ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL Thornwood 2.0 mi 7.2
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hawthorne 2.3 mi 7.7
DOUGLAS G GRAFFLIN SCHOOL Chappaqua 2.1 mi 8.8
TODD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Briarcliff Manor 2.0 mi 7.8
KENSICO SCHOOL Valhalla 2.8 mi 7.3
VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL Valhalla 2.9 mi 8.4
VALHALLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Valhalla 2.9 mi 6.9
ROARING BROOK SCHOOL Chappaqua 3.4 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10570 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$188,262

Median Home Value

$862,400

Median Rent

$1,958/mo

Population

13,391

College Educated

73.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Median Age

39.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pleasantville High School

What grades does Pleasantville High School serve?

Pleasantville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pleasantville High School?

Pleasantville High School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville High School rank in NY?

Pleasantville High School ranks #150 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Pleasantville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasantville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Pleasantville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantville High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pleasantville High School a charter school?

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

Is Pleasantville High School a Title I school?

No, Pleasantville High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+

District

PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,616
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,257
District Rank
#1 of 3

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