Rye High School

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Rye High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
Parsons St,  Rye, NY
Rye City School District
887 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Patricia Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
96%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
167:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
78.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
10.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Economically disadvantaged
2.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Limited English proficient
1.5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#17 Best HS For Athletes in New York
#33 Best College Prep Public 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.
Boston University 138 Students
Boston College 117 Students
New York University 107 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 100 Students
Northeastern University 99 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 91 Students
Cornell University 91 Students
Syracuse University 78 Students
University of Pennsylvania 70 Students
Brown University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 140 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Finance 66 Students
Biology 59 Students
Political Science and Government 59 Students
Economics 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Communications 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/10/2024
In my experience with my children who attend the HS, the school system, administration, staff and security are among the best in the state. The School offers a wide range of AP courses, electives, clubs, sports and music programs. The teachers are all very knowledgeable, friendly, supportive, and ar...
1.0 parent
1/25/2023
One of the most run-of-the-mill high schools. Leaders keep changing. Most academic programs are mediocre, some sports teams are good, very little support for special needs children. Be prepared to sue the school district to get accommodations. Also, if diversity matters to you, this is an all-white...
2.0 parent
1/23/2023
Let's be honest, RCSD is great for Elementary and Middle School. But, the high school is a mess. There has been a massive turnover in the administration and a decline in the quality of education for good and excellent students. Many classes are no longer academically rigorous or preparing students f...
2.0 parent
9/26/2017
Academically, the experience has been very fulfilling. The level of courses offered is exactly what is needed to be competitive for the top colleges. Socially it has been a travesty! For a student who is shy, and not a member of the majority, this school can be brutal. The social aspect does ,of cou...

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Rye High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rye, NY, in the Rye neighborhood, and is served by the Rye City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% are proficient in reading. Rye High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,366,283. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rye Neck Senior High School, Harrison High School, Port Chester Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Rye has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rye High School.

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