Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Peekskill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Peekskill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peekskill High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Peekskill High School is ranked #1032 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Peekskill High School often compared to?
Peekskill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Panas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peekskill High School?
The graduation rate of Peekskill High School is 85%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peekskill High School?
1,017 students attend Peekskill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Peekskill High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peekskill High School?
Peekskill High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peekskill High School offer ?
Peekskill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peekskill High School part of?
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