PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.penfield.edu

1,424 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Penfield Senior High School, located in Penfield, New York, is the sole high school serving the Penfield Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and elective programs tailored to prepare students for higher education and career paths. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extensive extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Penfield High School fosters a vibrant community culture characterized by a diverse array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages civic responsibility, personal integrity, and lifelong learning. By prioritizing both student achievement and well-being, Penfield Senior High serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to equipping its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,424

Total Students

112.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,128
Hispanic	105
Black	76
Asian	40
Two or More	69
American Indian	2

White
1,128 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
105 (7.4 %)
Black
76 (5.4 %)
Two or More
69 (4.9 %)
Asian
40 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)249-6701
Website:	http://www.penfield.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 351

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 352

Grade 12 360

Ungraded 12