Peekskill High School

Peekskill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1072 Elm St,  Peekskill, NY
Peekskill City School District
3.2
3.6
1,115 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Dr. Cassandra Hyacinthe
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
187:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
Hispanic
76.7%
Economically disadvantaged
67.1%
Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
Limited English proficient
27.3%
Black
14.5%
White
4.7%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

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.
Pace University 152 Students
New York University 121 Students
SUNY Westchester Community College 105 Students
Mercy University 87 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 85 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 80 Students
Stony Brook University 76 Students
St. John's University - New York 67 Students
Fordham University 60 Students
Monroe University - New Rochelle / Bronx 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Education 22 Students
Early Childhood Education 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 129 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/16/2023
The lack of attention they put on a child could be a little more fixable. Over all some of the teachers could be a little more understanding and nicer. Some kids don't learn the same way as others and they should be more mindful of that. But this year as a senior I have had wonderful teachers and treated me with respect.
3.0 Alum
2/28/2021
I like how most teachers are nice and want you to be successful. I would change the fact that there Isint that many extracurriculars
3.0 Sophomore
12/30/2020
Peekskill Highschool is a nice and clean school. The standards are set high and most reach these standards. The teachers are amazingly kind and considerate of the stress students go through. Despite having high standards, academics are average and sports/club activities are ok.
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3.6 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/7/2025
My son loves HS, great teachers and programs.
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5.0 parent
10/23/2024
It it it it it it it.
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5.0 parent
4/12/2021
the teachers are very nice and teach well, very good environment overall
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1.0 other
9/9/2019
I had to send my children to a private school because of the lack of preparedness for college.There is no busing after 5th grade. I should have done my homework and moved to another town with a better school district.
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Peekskill High School

Peekskill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Peekskill, NY, in the Peekskill neighborhood, and is served by the Peekskill City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,115 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Peekskill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $526,021. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hendrick Hudson High School, Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School, Peekskill Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Peekskill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peekskill High School.

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