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
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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
580
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
50.7%
Female
49.1%
White
91.2%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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.
St. John Fisher University 44 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 38 Students
Nazareth University 38 Students
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College 35 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 34 Students
SUNY Brockport 30 Students
SUNY Geneseo 26 Students
Syracuse University 23 Students
Cornell University 22 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 26 Students
Biology 25 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Environmental Science 12 Students
Finance 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Occupational Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 73 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/25/2024
It is an alright school to go to, the environment is not the best at times but its very small and everyone knows each other so that is a benefit of it, also some programs are very great for the careers you might want to get into.
3.0 Alum
8/28/2022
As a person of color it wasn't a surprise when you would get blame for other peoples actions and the only way to be proven innocent was with proof or witnesses. My experience was great because of the friends I had and the fee good teachers I had as well, but other than that I'm happy to be out
5.0 Senior
11/25/2019
Palmyra -Macedon offers a variety of classes, with a chance to go to a career center too. The variety of classes are from foreign language to college classes, which helps develops students into a college student. Palmyra- Macedon out-preforms near by schools with its advance in technology and athletics.
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. 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 $241,935. 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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