DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
455 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dobbs Ferry High School, located in the picturesque village of Dobbs Ferry, New York, is a distinguished public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education by emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility, often utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework to provide a rigorous global perspective.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school prides itself on a vibrant culture that prioritizes student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs. With its intimate campus setting overlooking the Hudson River, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of every student. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong focus on social-emotional learning, Dobbs Ferry High School strives to graduate students who are not only prepared for college and careers but are also compassionate, informed members of their community.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school prides itself on a vibrant culture that prioritizes student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs. With its intimate campus setting overlooking the Hudson River, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of every student. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong focus on social-emotional learning, Dobbs Ferry High School strives to graduate students who are not only prepared for college and careers but are also compassionate, informed members of their community.
455
Total Students
48.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 282 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White282 (62.0 %)
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Hispanic100 (22.0 %)
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Two or More28 (6.2 %)
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Asian27 (5.9 %)
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Black16 (3.5 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
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: | DOBBS FERRY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (914)693-7645 |
| Website: | http://www.dfsd.org/hs |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 455 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 48.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 93 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
115
Grade 10
127
Grade 11
88
Grade 12
121
Ungraded
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 115 |
| Grade 10 | 127 |
| Grade 11 | 88 |
| Grade 12 | 121 |
| Ungraded | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 221 | 48.6% |
| Male | 234 | 51.4% |
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