Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School's student population of 605 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School often compared to?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
605 students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offer ?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School part of?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is part of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District.
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