Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School

Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
151 Hyde Pky,  Palmyra, NY
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
3.7
3.4
567 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Andrew Wahl
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
24
English
22
Reading
22
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
95.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
150:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.1%
White
92.4%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.1%
Economically disadvantaged
37%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
St. John Fisher University 45 Students
Nazareth University 41 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 39 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 34 Students
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College 33 Students
SUNY Brockport 29 Students
SUNY Geneseo 27 Students
Syracuse University 25 Students
Cornell University 23 Students
SUNY Monroe Community College 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 29 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Biology 25 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Environmental Science 12 Students
Finance 11 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Early Childhood Education 9 Students
Occupational Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 73 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/21/2022
Teachers are very supportive and there are many opportunities for all students Though the advanced options of classes for students are limited
4.0 Senior
2/10/2020
Palmyra-Macedon is a public school . It serves students from 2 small towns. It offers several college level courses.
5.0 Alum
4/19/2017
Palmyra-Macedon is a small, but great school/community. There are many different opportunities, that prepare you for future success. My experience at this school was great.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/4/2014
Being an active member of the community and having my children attend the schools, I am very pleased with the quality of education at Pal-Mac. There are many opportunities in the IB program, AP courses and Gemini courses for the students to take advantage of in preparation for college. The administr...
1.0 parent
3/23/2012
Pal Mac is a horrible school district. Half of the teachers care and the other half are there for a paycheck and to pass the kids through. My daughter has attended Pal- Mac for 10 years the older she became the worse the teaching practices became. Its not all about sports people, its about an educat...
5.0 student
6/10/2009
5.0 student
5/8/2008

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Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palmyra, NY, in the Macedon neighborhood, and is served by the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 567 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $235,540. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Palmyra Christian School, Charles Finney School (The), St John Bosco School, and more. Learn more about what Palmyra has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School.

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