Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District

113 Bowman Ave
Port Chester, NY 10573-2851
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,555 students in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High School in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Chester Senior High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
6 Schools
1,459 Schools
# Students
4,486 Students
945,408 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
85,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, which is ranked #813 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#828 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
85,962 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,807 Students
269,196 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
28%
# Black Students
121 Students
166,701 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
460 Students
381,060 Students
% White Students
10%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,408 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
33,377 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,755
# Students in K Grade:
315
7,664
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
8,193
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
7,899
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
7,634
# Students in 4th Grade:
349
7,552
# Students in 5th Grade:
309
8,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
21,246
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
32,505
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
35,727
# Students in 9th Grade:
438
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
437
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
53
26,844

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,281 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$131 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,314
$31,353
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,281
$32,230
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Port Chester-Rye Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Chester Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tamarack Rd
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 934-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students

Recent Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links