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#557 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

Port Chester Senior High School

High School · Port Chester-rye Union Free School District · Port Chester, NY

A Port Chester-rye Union Free School District high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 TAMARACK RD, Port Chester, NY 10573

  • Math 88% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+46.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$28,971
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Port Chester Senior High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 90% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Port Chester 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,612

Median home value

$649,900

Median rent

$1,940/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
16% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·342 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westchester BocesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi309Compare →
School of the Holy ChildPrivate · tuition6.4private5–121.3 mi383Compare →
Blind Brook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–121.4 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Port Chester-rye Union Free School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$28,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Port Chester Senior High School is listed in PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Chester Senior High School

Port Chester Senior High School is a public high school in Port Chester, NY, part of Port Chester-rye Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,572 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Chester Senior High School

What grades does Port Chester Senior High School serve?

Port Chester Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port Chester Senior High School?

Port Chester Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,572 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Chester Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Chester Senior High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port Chester Senior High School rank in NY?

Port Chester Senior High School ranks #557 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Port Chester Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Chester Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Port Chester Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Chester Senior High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Port Chester Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Port Chester Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Port Chester Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Chester Senior High School?

74.9% of students at Port Chester 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
1,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 10573)
40,982
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 10573; 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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