Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Penfield Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Penfield Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penfield Senior High School is 0.37, 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.
Penfield Senior High School is ranked #54 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Penfield Senior High School often compared to?
Penfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Penfield Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penfield Senior High School?
1,398 students attend Penfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Penfield Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Senior High School?
Penfield Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penfield Senior High School offer ?
Penfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penfield Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 92% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
