PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PEARL RIVER, NY with about 1,003 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Rockland County, New York, is the sole high school serving the Pearl River Union Free School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top performers in the region. It offers a comprehensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and diverse elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers.

Beyond the classroom, PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL fosters a vibrant school community characterized by a deep sense of "Pirate Pride." The school supports a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on character development and community involvement, the school maintains a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to help every student reach their full potential within a close-knit, suburban setting.

For more information, contact PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 620-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

275 E CENTRAL AVE
PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-2799
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PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PEARL RIVER, NY with about 1,003 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,003
Teachers:
80.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,003 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Hispanic/Latino
8.6%
Asian
6.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.