Suffern High School

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Suffern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
49 Viola Rd,  Suffern, NY
Suffern Central School District
4.0
3.6
1,490 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Patrick Breen
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
80.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.7%
Male
51.2%
Female
48.7%
Economically disadvantaged
47.6%
Hispanic
46.1%
White
34%
Limited English proficient
18.5%
Black
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#72 Best Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 291 Students
New York University 179 Students
Pace University 169 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 154 Students
SUNY Rockland Community College 141 Students
Boston University 129 Students
Stony Brook University 125 Students
SUNY Cortland 124 Students
SUNY Oneonta 122 Students
University of Delaware 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 204 Students
Psychology 139 Students
Biology 114 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Education 69 Students
Finance 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 271 Reviews
1.0 Parent
3/21/2026
The high school is poorly run. Administration does not engage families in any way. Social emotional support for students is almost non-existent. While there are pockets of decent teachers, there are unfortunately two bad teachers for every good one. The best decision was to remove my child from this terrible place.
5.0 Senior
11/19/2025
I have been involved in sports throughout my time in suffern middle shcool and highschool, the sports program is great. I wouldn't really change anything
5.0 Senior
8/19/2024
Suffern High School has prepared me for life and college in so many ways and has gave me so many opportunities in sports
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/23/2025
Suffern has great course offerings; extensive sports offerings; knowledgeable, experienced, talented, caring teachers and staff, and great facilities. We moved here long before we had children because of the district, and it's lived up to its great reputation. The course offerings and programs have...
4.0 student
1/29/2021
This school is good for students overall. Me and my brother really enjoy this school. Mostly every student is nice and shows respect to other kids. It is a great learning environment for every kid and has really good teachers. However, some kids make poor decisions and have to learn the hard way.
5.0 parent
5/30/2017
Suffern High School is an amazing school which offers the students an excellent education and preparation for higher education. The arts and athletic programs are well established and diverse to satisfy every student's needs. The faculty has demonstrated care and concern for their students and welco...
5.0 parent
8/17/2016
Suffern High School is a wonderful school with amazing academic, music, and art programs. The students are encouraged to participate in school clubs and activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

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Suffern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Suffern, NY, in the Montebello neighborhood, and is served by the Suffern Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Suffern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,200,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ramapo High School, Yeshiva Kinyan Torah, Bais Yaakov High School of Spring Valley, and more. Learn more about what Suffern has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Suffern High School.

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