BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL

BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

444 PLEASANTVILLE RD
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510

www.briarcliffschools.org

488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Briarcliff High School, located in Briarcliff Manor, New York, is a high-performing public secondary school widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to student achievement. Serving a tight-knit community in Westchester County, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. Its curriculum is noted for a strong emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, humanities, and STEM subjects, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, the school provides a comprehensive extracurricular program that includes competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs. The school culture is defined by a supportive atmosphere that encourages community service and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success at top-tier colleges and universities. With a reputation for high graduation rates and a focus on educating the "whole child," Briarcliff High School remains a cornerstone of its district’s reputation for educational excellence.

488

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	55
Black	13
Asian	82
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
314 (64.3 %)
Asian
82 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
55 (11.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.7 %)
Black
13 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)488-8325
Website:	http://www.briarcliffschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 133