Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Port Jervis Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Jervis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Port Jervis Senior High School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Jervis Senior High School is 0.60, 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)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Port Jervis Senior High School often compared to?
Port Jervis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minisink Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Jervis Senior High School?
750 students attend Port Jervis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Port Jervis Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Jervis Senior High School?
Port Jervis Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Jervis Senior High School offer ?
Port Jervis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Jervis Senior High School part of?
Port Jervis Senior High School is part of Port Jervis City School District.
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