PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

www.peekskillcsd.org

1,017 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peekskill High School, located at 1072 Elm Street in Peekskill, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Peekskill City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. With a focus on both traditional curriculum and diverse extracurricular offerings, the school strives to support the holistic development of its student body, emphasizing critical thinking, character building, and community engagement.

As a pillar of the local community, Peekskill High School works to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application through various programs and partnerships. The district’s broader mission centers on ensuring that every student has access to equitable learning opportunities, regardless of their background. By providing a wide array of resources, including athletic teams, arts programs, and academic support services, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture that empowers students to achieve their personal and professional goals after graduation.

1,017

Total Students

91.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	750
Black	166
Asian	10
Two or More	35

Hispanic
750 (73.7 %)
Black
166 (16.3 %)
White
56 (5.5 %)
Two or More
35 (3.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.0 %)

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:	PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)737-0201
Website:	http://www.peekskillcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	582
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 235

Grade 10 270

Grade 11 255

Grade 12 245

Ungraded 12