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Port Chester Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1188 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 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 schools in Westchester where students can receive both a quality education and experience a diverse student body. I graduated just a few years ago and went to a top 50 college, as did many in my class. I feel like I was prepared for the real world and the workplace in a way many of my peers at Blind Brook/Rye/Greenwich high schools will never be. I had excellent teachers and highly value the education I received.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 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.


Posted February 20, 2008

Our first child started in the district in 1990 and our last will graduate this year in 2008. The ethnic diversity of the school is invaluable in preparing students for life in an increasingly pluralistic society. The teachers are first-rate. The school's performing arts programs - vocal, instrumental and drama - have a well-deserved reputation for excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2007

Tremendous school. We move to POrt Chester 3 years ago from the midwest and could not be happier. We instantly felt comfortable and our children could not be happier. I would highly recommend this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

Port Chester High School is one of the oldest high schools in westchester county. Great teachers and a proud football basketball baseball tradition
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2006

Great school for all kids.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

312 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students79%
Students with disabilities67%
General population79%

Earth Science

All Students83%
Students with disabilities100%
General population81%

English

All Students87%
Students with disabilities57%
General population90%

French

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students81%
Students with disabilities58%
General population84%

Integrated Algebra

All Students73%
Students with disabilities37%
General population79%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students92%
Students with disabilities66%
General population97%

Physics

All Students71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population71%

Spanish

All Students99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students89%
Students with disabilities59%
General population92%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 70% 21%
White 21% 51%
Black 9% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 15%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 78%N/A76%
Female 86%N/A79%
Male 73%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 76%N/A59%
White 88%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 78%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 58%N/A56%
General-Education students 80%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 7%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 34%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 3%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1 Tamarack Rd
Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 934-7950

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