Penn Yan Academy

Penn Yan Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
305 Court St,  Penn Yan, NY
Penn Yan Central School District
3.7
4.8
419 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. David Pullen
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
A-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A
Food
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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
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
620
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
25
Reading
28
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
66.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
102:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
92%
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Economically disadvantaged
46.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

School Rankings

#243 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

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.
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College 45 Students
Nazareth University 32 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 28 Students
Cornell University 27 Students
St. John Fisher University 26 Students
SUNY Alfred State College 24 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 22 Students
Clarkson University 21 Students
SUNY Geneseo 21 Students
Keuka College 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Business 19 Students
Biology 19 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 10 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 50 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
4/23/2025
I am a freshman so I haven't attended this school for long, but so far I am pleased with my experience.
3.0 Junior
11/24/2024
i would like to see all students to be treated with fairness. i do not think favoritism should be tolerated.
5.0 Alum
8/6/2023
I had a wonderful time being a student at Penn Yan Academy. I graduated in 2022, and went here through the 2020 pandemic. The school handled the pandemic in a very smart way and I always felt safe when we went back to school. The faculty was always helpful and supportive when I had a problem and even helped me and my friend put on our own musical production our senior year.
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4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/21/2015
The school administration does not support students needs when social difficulties arise. The school does not contact and involve parents. This school is so bad I'm moving just so my daughter does not have to attend tthis school.
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5.0 other
9/10/2013
I'm a student in high school & I think it's a really great school . The staff in the high school really bends over backwards just to help you out . & the principle of PYA is amazing . He treats you like your his own kid . He will do anything to help you succeed if you show him you want to achieve th...
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5.0 student
12/18/2007
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4.0 student
3/13/2007
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Penn Yan Academy

Penn Yan Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Penn Yan, NY, in the Penn Yan neighborhood, and is served by the Penn Yan Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 419 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. Penn Yan Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $218,343. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emmanuel Baptist Academy, Crystal Valley Christian School, Italy Naples Baptist Church Ed, and more. Learn more about what Penn Yan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penn Yan Academy.

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