PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

www.pearlriver.org

935 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Pearl River High School, located in Rockland County, New York, is the sole high school serving the Pearl River Union Free School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top performers in the region. It offers a comprehensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and diverse elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers.

Beyond the classroom, Pearl River High School fosters a vibrant school community characterized by a deep sense of "Pirate Pride." The school supports a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on character development and community involvement, the school maintains a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to help every student reach their full potential within a close-knit, suburban setting.

935

Total Students

82.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	170
Black	13
Asian	34
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
702 (75.1 %)
Hispanic
170 (18.2 %)
Asian
34 (3.6 %)
Two or More
15 (1.6 %)
Black
13 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)620-3800
Website:	http://www.pearlriver.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 8 209

Grade 9 170

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 189