PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PENFIELD, NY with about 1,435 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 111 teachers, PENFIELD SENIOR 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.
PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Penfield, New York, is the sole high school serving the Penfield Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and elective programs tailored to prepare students for higher education and career paths. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extensive extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its academic offerings, Penfield High School fosters a vibrant community culture characterized by a diverse array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages civic responsibility, personal integrity, and lifelong learning. By prioritizing both student achievement and well-being, Penfield Senior High serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to equipping its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.
For more information, contact PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (585) 249-6701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PENFIELD, NY 14526-1422
(585) 249-6701
http://www.penfield.edu
PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PENFIELD, NY with about 1,435 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,435
- Teachers:
- 111.82
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,435 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.