Dobbs Ferry High School

Dobbs Ferry High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
505 Broadway,  Dobbs Ferry, NY
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
3.7
3.2
455 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Falino
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
72.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
145:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
62%
Hispanic
22%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 88 Students
New York University 66 Students
Stony Brook University 56 Students
Boston University 55 Students
Syracuse University 52 Students
Fordham University 51 Students
Pace University 46 Students
Northeastern University 44 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 44 Students
Cornell University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Finance 27 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Biology 24 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 117 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/30/2022
The Dobbs Ferry High School leadership and team were always exemplary in their care of the students, and highly supportive of there ongoing development and future. They work closely with the parents and the community to maintain a culture and environment of diversity and inclusion.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2022
It is a good school. If you take the right classes, you can get a lot out of it. Very demanding but some teachers make it more enjoyable. The administration is not always the clearest but they are currently going through a lot of effort for diversity.
5.0 Alum
12/2/2019
The IB diploma is well worth it, whether one takes the full or just partial. Dobbs Ferry has small class sizes and incredibly inspiring teachers, who often have gone out of their way to help me achieve more than I thought possible.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
3.0 student
11/4/2023
This school is a mix of townies or city move outs and it's extremely judgey. The teachers will either be great or horrible and administration doesn't do much. BTW, just to put it out there, school hours are 8:12-3:20, not 7:05-3:05. The learning is iffy, IB is like the only good thing about this sch...
1.0 parent
7/7/2020
My child's experience at this school was unbelievably negative.
1.0 parent
5/25/2020
Horrible. I would avoid this school at all costs.
4.0 parent
8/17/2019
My experience with Dobbs Ferry was overall positive. Although it may not be viewed as "prestigious" as other schools in neighboring areas such as Irvington or Hastings, every student I've known has left with a strong foundation that was the result of a Dobbs Ferry education. I would recommend this s...

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Dobbs Ferry High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, in the Dobbs Ferry neighborhood, and is served by the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Dobbs Ferry High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,248,847. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School, Kenneth Clark Academy, Hastings High School, and more. Learn more about what Dobbs Ferry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dobbs Ferry High School.

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