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Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 350 students in Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District.
Public High Schools in Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is less than the New York public high school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,459 Schools
# Students
350 Students
945,408 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
85,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
85,962 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
269,196 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
28%
# Black Students
119 Students
166,701 Students
% Black Students
34%
18%
# White Students
63 Students
381,060 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,408 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
33,377 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,755
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,664
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
8,193
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
7,899
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
7,634
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
7,552
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
8,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
21,246
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
32,505
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
35,727
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
30
26,844
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $81,326 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $80,974 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$81,326
$31,353
Spending / Student
$80,974
$32,230
Best Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 S Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 798-7200
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 798-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kaplan Career Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460
Grades: 4-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reach Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 E Gainsborg Ave
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 686-8159
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
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