STISSING MOUNTAIN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PINE PLAINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2829 CHURCH ST
PINE PLAINS, NY 12567
460 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School, located in Pine Plains, New York, serves as the singular secondary educational institution within the Pine Plains Central School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its campus serves as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a traditional middle and high school structure that aims to bridge the transition from early adolescence to college and career readiness.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, typical of smaller districts in the Hudson Valley. Beyond its core curriculum, Stissing Mountain offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating junior and senior high levels under one umbrella, the institution maintains a focus on continuity in student development and personalized instruction, striving to prepare graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
460
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    356 (77.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: PINE PLAINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)398-7181
Website: http://www.ppcsd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 6 45
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 83
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 65
Ungraded 8
Gender Ratio
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