STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the PINE PLAINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE PLAINS, NY with about 501 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pine Plains, New York, serves as the singular secondary educational institution within the Pine Plains Central School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its campus serves as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a traditional middle and high school structure that aims to bridge the transition from early adolescence to college and career readiness.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, typical of smaller districts in the Hudson Valley. Beyond its core curriculum, Stissing Mountain offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating junior and senior high levels under one umbrella, the institution maintains a focus on continuity in student development and personalized instruction, striving to prepare graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.

For more information, contact STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 398-7181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.