Scarsdale High School

Scarsdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1057 Post Rd,  Scarsdale, NY
Scarsdale Union Free School District
3.7
3.2
1,458 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Kenneth Bonamo
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
730
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
167:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
White
63%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#5 Best Public HS in New York
#8 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 205 Students
Cornell University 191 Students
Boston University 181 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 162 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 137 Students
Columbia University 114 Students
University of Pennsylvania 103 Students
Syracuse University 99 Students
Tufts University 97 Students
Vanderbilt University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 169 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Biology 80 Students
Economics 76 Students
Political Science and Government 75 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Engineering 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Finance 49 Students
International Relations 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 108 Reviews
2.0 Junior
2/5/2025
Goods: Scarsdale High School has: amazing sports culture, good coaches, many places you can have lunch, and many clubs Bads: there's not much to hate about the school besides the bad diversity.
2.0 Junior
1/30/2025
The social environment is toxic and difficult to manage, which, alongside a competitive academic environment, makes it a harsh environment. There is immense pressure to be not only successful but perfect.
5.0 Alum
10/31/2024
Scarsdale High School creates an atmosphere that not only challenges students but supports them as well. The student body is filled with driven group of individuals that create bonds to last a lifetime.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/23/2022
One word: stess. The amount of children that experience stess at Scarsdale High, is frankly astonishing. Doctors estimate the stess levels to be over 13% above the national average, whereas the test scores are only 12% above average. That is a stess differential of 3 percents. Do the math folks. 3 <...
5.0 other
4/23/2020
I graduated many years ago but looking back, I found that my fellow students made the place very special. Naturally I had extremely talented and interested teachers. But it was the general atmosphere that was conducive to future success as a person.
5.0 other
7/15/2016
The teachers within the Scarsdale Public School system, primarily the High School teachers, are always making sure their students are striving for excellence. Their influence puts almost every Scarsdale student on the right track to success.
5.0 other
6/20/2016
I had a great experience academically, socially and athletically at SHS. In my opinion, what sets SHS apart, is the exceptional student body. While I graduated from SHS a number of years ago, I would still say to this day that I have never been in a room with a brighter, more talented and exceptiona...

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Scarsdale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Scarsdale, NY and is served by the Scarsdale Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,458 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 99% are proficient in reading. Scarsdale 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $3,365,609. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edgemont Junior/Senior High School, Eastchester Senior High School, Tuckahoe High School, and more. Learn more about what Scarsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Scarsdale High School.

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