Pearl River High School

Pearl River High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
275 E Central Ave,  Pearl River, NY
Pearl River Union Free School District
3.5
3.6
951 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Michael Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
69.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
8%
State Average
20%
Math
15%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
75.1%
Hispanic
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#35 Best HS For Athletes in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 119 Students
Fordham University 84 Students
Boston University 73 Students
New York University 66 Students
SUNY Rockland Community College 66 Students
SUNY Oneonta 64 Students
University of Scranton 61 Students
Manhattan University 54 Students
Stony Brook University 53 Students
University of Delaware 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Biology 51 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Finance 27 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Education 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 98 Reviews
1.0
8/26/2023
Felt completely outcasted as a person of color. If u don't carry similar traits your looked at completely differently.
4.0 Senior
10/30/2022
My experience in Pearl River High school is overall pretty good. I am able to walk into a safe and warm welcoming school. The education and how students are being taught is very well. The teachers are patient and good at helping there students succeed.
4.0 Senior
7/8/2020
School has a lot of resources and great students & staff. The teachers are very welcoming and care for students
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2025
Wonderful teachers and Staff. The principal and vice principal are very engaged with the students.
3.0 student
8/29/2024
Good teachers but very racist and discriminative students
5.0 parent
10/14/2021
Diverse and tight knit community of professionals and working class parents who are involved in their children's learning. My children have had the opportunity to take advanced placement and honors classes. Teachers are kind and competent. There are plenty of sports and after school programs. PTA is...
5.0 other
7/15/2015
Great experience and strong college prep programs. I made great friends who I keep in touch with years after graduation.

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