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Pearl River Union Free School District

Pearl River High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Rockland County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 8-12
  • Pearl River, NY
  • 85 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Pearl River High School is an above average, public school located in Pearl River, NY. It has 972 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 85% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    prhs.pearlriver.org
    (845) 620-3800
    275 E Central Ave
    Pearl River, NY 10965
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    85%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1240
    197 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    51 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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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
    Median Household Income
    $105,897
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,372
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $453,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    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.7 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 16 responses
    Report
    • Honors Societies
      31%
    • Basketball games
      19%
    • Senior Teaching Day
      19%
    • Baseball Games
      6%
    • Football Games
      6%
    • Prom
      6%
    • School Plays
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    972
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    10%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $110,647
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.7%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $23,719/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
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    Pearl River High School Reviews

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    I am a Senior at Pearl River High School; a member of the graduating class of 2018. My five years at PRHS have been good. For the most part, I enjoyed my high school experience. The atmosphere at PRHS is good for learning. Almost everyone makes a good effort, and has aspirations beyond high school, which creates a positive culture. Students have a lot of school spirit, and get excited to attend sports games. While there are a few strong teachers, unfortunately there are many teachers that will almost definitely bring down your GPA and won't provide much assistance. The administration is probably the largest negative about the school. The administration has a poor reputation for being overly strict. The school's facilities are nothing special, but the sports teams still do well enough. My overall high school experience at PRHS was good.
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    Its basically your average below average high school, just in a wealthyish area. Funding is a little all over the place, and teachers are incredibly hit or miss. The school districts policy of switching kids to the high school in 8th grade tends to mess kids up.
    While the academics were excellent, there was little funding for the Arts and little support for the students. The school office workers (principle, counselors, etc) didn't care for any reason behind any disturbances, such as attendance, all they cared was about how everything looked on paper. So very little care for the mental health of students.