SUFFERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.sufferncentral.org

1,486 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Suffern Senior High School, located in Suffern, New York, serves as the primary high school for the Ramapo Central School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging academic excellence alongside a robust extracurricular culture that includes competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond academics, Suffern High School is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school benefits from its location in a residential suburban area, which facilitates strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By focusing on critical thinking, character development, and civic responsibility, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates capable of succeeding in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.

1,486

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUFFERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	516
Black	118
Asian	100
Two or More	54
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
688 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
516 (34.7 %)
Black
118 (7.9 %)
Asian
100 (6.7 %)
Two or More
54 (3.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)357-3800
Website:	http://www.sufferncentral.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 357

Grade 10 379

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 403

Ungraded 1