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Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District

Dobbs Ferry High School

#122 in Best Public High Schools in New York
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • 121 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Dobbs Ferry High School is a highly rated, public school located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. It has 447 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    Address
    505 Broadway
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
    Telephone
    (914) 693-7645
    Website
    dfsd.org

    Dobbs Ferry High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1230
    161 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    80 responses
    AP Enrollment
    12%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $126,988
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,875
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $617,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
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    • Football games
      33%
    • Mac Field Day
      25%
    • The plays
      17%
    • Any sporting events
      8%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    447
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    17%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $116,226
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    2.4%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $27,714/ year
    National
    $12,239
    79%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
    26%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
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    Tell others about your experience. What did you like about Dobbs Ferry High School? What would you like to see change?

    Everyone says that high school is the best four years of your life. Now that I am months away from graduation, I can honestly say people were right! Dobbs Ferry High School gave me confidence in myself to reach higher goals. The high school consists of about 100 students per grade and the feeling of being with family resonated with me every day. Living in a small community has many benefits to teaching us the value of friendship and loyalty. I wouldn't change a thing!
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    Being a newly indoctrinated alumni of Dobbs Ferry High School, I feel that I can give a realistic perspective on Dobbs Ferry High School. Being a small town that prides itself on academic as well as athletic achievement, Dobbs Ferry High School supports these values heavily. Administrators in addition to teachers and other staff ensure that students at DFHS excel in the classroom and out on the field if they choose to participate in sports, as well as other extracurricular activities. Looking back on my experiences at Dobbs Ferry High School, I feel that majority of the teachers and coaches I have played for across three different sports prepared myself as well as my classmates for the challenges and hardships of college as well as the real world.
    This is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. Instead of AP classes it offers IB classes. Colleges regard these courses highly as they prepare students well for college and beyond. The teachers are invested in the students doing well, and it is a welcoming environment.