PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT CHESTER, NY with about 1,490 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 100 teachers, PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1 Tamarack Road in Port Chester, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. The school provides a diverse academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare learners for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The campus is integrated into the local community, reflecting the district's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal development.
Beyond core academic subjects, the school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, aimed at promoting well-rounded growth. The administration and faculty focus on preparing students to navigate an increasingly globalized society while maintaining strong ties to the local Port Chester community. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty directories, and upcoming district events, residents and families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.portchesterschools.org](http://www.portchesterschools.org).
For more information, contact PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (914) 934-7950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573-2499
(914) 934-7950
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT CHESTER, NY with about 1,490 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,490
- Teachers:
- 100.51
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,490 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.3%
- White
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.