EDGEMONT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.edgemont.org

949 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Edgemont Junior-Senior High School, located in Scarsdale, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving grades 7 through 12. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school is consistently ranked among the top institutions in New York State and the nation. It is recognized for fostering a culture of high achievement, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and competitive extracurricular activities that prepare students for success at top-tier universities.

The school operates as the sole secondary institution within the Edgemont Union Free School District, creating a tight-knit community feel despite its academic intensity. Edgemont is particularly noted for its emphasis on critical thinking, independent research, and a "whole-child" approach that balances academic demands with social-emotional development. With a strong tradition of excellence and a faculty dedicated to personalized instruction, the school remains a premier destination for families prioritizing high-quality public education in the Westchester County area.

949

Total Students

82.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDGEMONT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	79
Black	18
Asian	346
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
436 (46.0 %)
Asian
346 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (8.3 %)
Two or More
67 (7.1 %)
Black
18 (1.9 %)
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:	EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)725-1500
Website:	http://www.edgemont.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 147

Grade 8 160

Grade 9 155

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 161

Ungraded 7