Serving 1,486 students in grades 9-12, Suffern Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 1,486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suffern 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
Suffern Senior High School's student population of 1,486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suffern Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suffern Senior High School is 0.66, 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
#94 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffern Senior High School's ranking?
Suffern Senior High School is ranked #94 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Suffern Senior High School often compared to?
Suffern Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkstown South Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suffern Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Suffern Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Suffern Senior High School?
1,486 students attend Suffern Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Suffern Senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suffern Senior High School?
Suffern 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 Suffern Senior High School offer ?
Suffern Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Suffern Senior High School part of?
Suffern Senior High School is part of Suffern Central School District.
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