Peekskill High School

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Peekskill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1072 Elm St,  Peekskill, NY
Peekskill City School District
3.2
3.6
1,178 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Dr. Cassandra Hyacinthe
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
44%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
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

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 159 Students
New York University 123 Students
SUNY Westchester Community College 118 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 91 Students
Mercy University 91 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 87 Students
Stony Brook University 82 Students
Monroe University - New Rochelle / Bronx 69 Students
St. John's University - New York 68 Students
Fordham University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 90 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Early Childhood Education 23 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 125 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/26/2024
My experience at Peekskill High School is very balanced I have an amazing track team and I'm very good with my academics. However Peekskill High School lacks empowerment a lot of people are not really involved in certain aspects whether it's gameplays or social interactions
3.0 Alum
10/17/2023
I've had the best four years, but I believe there should be more clubs and preparations for college. I think they should have more AP classes that push students to work hard and have resources to help students achieve better scores. Which also helps students advance.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/7/2025
My son loves HS, great teachers and programs.
5.0 parent
10/23/2024
It it it it it it it.
5.0 parent
4/12/2021
the teachers are very nice and teach well, very good environment overall
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 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 1,178 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% 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 21. The average home value in this area is $531,085. 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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