Serving 1,300 students in grades 9-12, Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rush-henrietta Senior High School's student population of 1,300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rush-henrietta Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rush-henrietta Senior High School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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 is Rush-henrietta Senior High School's ranking?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School is ranked #235 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rush-henrietta Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
1,300 students attend Rush-henrietta Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rush-henrietta Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rush-henrietta Senior High School?
Rush-henrietta 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 Rush-henrietta Senior High School offer ?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rush-henrietta Senior High School part of?
Rush-henrietta Senior High School is part of Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
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