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#352 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 7% in state

Suffern Senior High School

High School · Suffern Central School District · Suffern, NY

A Suffern Central School District high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

49 VIOLA RD, Suffern, NY 10901

  • Math 96% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation23.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$37,781
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Suffern Senior High School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency96%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 96% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
96%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 97% (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

37%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Suffern 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$114,651

Median home value

$490,700

Median rent

$1,746/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Yeshiva Ketana Ohr ReuvenPrivate · tuition6.1PK–121.2 mi303Compare →
Shaarei Torah of RocklandPrivate · tuition6.89–121.3 mi58Compare →
Congregation Koifer NefeshPrivate · tuition7.0PK–121.4 mi147Compare →
Yeshiva Ohel TorahPrivate · tuition4.79–121.4 mi117Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Suffern Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$37,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Suffern Senior High School is listed in SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Suffern Senior High School

Suffern Senior High School is a public high school in Suffern, NY, part of Suffern Central School District, serving approximately 1,428 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 #352 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Suffern Senior High School

What grades does Suffern Senior High School serve?

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

How many students attend Suffern Senior High School?

Suffern Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,428 students.

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

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

Suffern Senior High School ranks #352 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Suffern Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Suffern Senior 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 Suffern Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Suffern Senior High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Suffern Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Suffern Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.0% of students at Suffern 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
1,428
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 10901)
26,224
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
40
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 10901; 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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