Port Chester Senior High School

Port Chester Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Tamarack Rd,  Port Chester, NY
Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
3.7
4.5
1,572 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Dr. Mitchell Combs
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
68.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
84.4%
White
10.3%
Black
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#256 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.
Pace University 158 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 154 Students
New York University 153 Students
Stony Brook University 131 Students
Fordham University 108 Students
Mercy University 102 Students
Manhattanville College 99 Students
SUNY Westchester Community College 84 Students
Iona University 81 Students
Syracuse University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 66 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Finance 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Accounting 35 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 149 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2025
I enjoyed my time at Port Chester High School a lot. I played on the school's soccer team and I had a lot of fun with my teammates. The teachers here for the most part are very helpful and genuine people. I felt like I could talk to them about anything. I also had a great relationship with my guidance counselor. My only real issue was how they handled checking student schedules. I would have to show my schedule every time I went to lunch or the library, which wouldn't have been that much of a problem if it wasn't so crowded, so it would take a lot more time than it should. It would take time away from a free period, which was annoying.
5.0 Senior
8/16/2024
I started as a freshman in this high school and plan on ending my final year with this same high school. I'm grateful to have been able to experience many accomplishments within my years in high school and couldn't have thanked my high school enough for all the resources and dedication they put into the students to help their learning.
4.0 Alum
12/12/2022
I've had an interesting time at port chester high school. It felt like any regular free district. Chaos going on everywhere. Unique characters around. However, that's what I enjoyed about it. It made my experience a fun one that I'll always remember.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 other
8/7/2017
Port Chester High School is fast becoming one of the most dynamic schools in Lower Westchester. The adoption of the IB program a few years back has set a new route for these schools. The population is diverse, but each year their composite performance improves ... and now it is routine to see youngs...
4.0 other
7/5/2016
When my niece was going through a difficult time, the a mount of encouragement and support she received from the administration and the teachers was amazing.
5.0 student
1/2/2012
PCHS is a truly excellent gem of a school that is frequently overlooked by Westchester standards due to it's slightly less impressive score statistics. These averages more accurately reflect the impressive diversity of the school than the lack of educational rigor. The school is one of the only scho...
4.0 other
10/9/2010
It has some great staff but needs to be bigger to accommodate all the incoming students every year. renovation of the third floor would help this problem.

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Port Chester Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Port Chester, NY, in the Port Chester neighborhood, and is served by the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Port Chester Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $768,774. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blind Brook High School, Rye High School, White Plains Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Port Chester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Port Chester Senior High School.

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