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#353 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 7% in state

Sleepy Hollow High School

High School · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · Sleepy Hollow, NY

An Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

210 N BROADWAY, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation30.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$30,793
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Sleepy Hollow High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 76% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (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

57.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sleepy Hollow 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 78Very Walkable
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$103,480

Median home value

$661,800

Median rent

$1,943/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
30.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·39 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blythedale SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–123.0 mi127Compare →
Irvington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.59–123.0 mi580Compare →
Alexander Hamilton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–123.2 mi477Compare →
Clear View School Day TreatmentPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–123.3 mi105Compare →

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.

Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$30,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sleepy Hollow High School is listed in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sleepy Hollow High School

Sleepy Hollow High School is a public high school in Sleepy Hollow, NY, part of Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, serving approximately 820 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sleepy Hollow High School

What grades does Sleepy Hollow High School serve?

Sleepy Hollow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sleepy Hollow High School?

Sleepy Hollow High School has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sleepy Hollow High School rank in NY?

Sleepy Hollow High School ranks #353 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Sleepy Hollow High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sleepy Hollow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Sleepy Hollow High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sleepy Hollow High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Sleepy Hollow High School a charter school?

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

Is Sleepy Hollow High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sleepy Hollow High School?

57.7% of students at Sleepy Hollow 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
820
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 10591)
23,663
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
42.8
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 10591; 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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