Pelham Memorial High School
- Public
- PELHAM, NY
Public School
Pelham Memorial High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PELHAM, NY
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 139 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
98%
Percent Proficient - Math
97%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1270
292 responses
Average ACT
30
171 responses
AP Enrollment
49%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$157,143
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,869
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$786,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
907
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$126,315
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$24,518 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 23 responses65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 23 responses83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 23 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.79 out of 5 139 reviews
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Pelham Memorial High School challenges students in a supportive and traditional curriculum environment. Students work hard but also take time to be involved in a multitude of athletics, including ice hockey (the varsity team was state champion a fee years ago), soccer, tennis, lacrosse, rugby and crew (all of which are letter sports). There are also strong music and theater arts programs. The 2020 graduating class was about 220, making the environment large enough for a diversity in course offerings but small enough that teachers and the principal know the students. The historic building is celebrating its centennial. With the cornerstone laid in 1921, the school was dedicated as "Pelham Memorial High School" in memory of those who gave their lives in service during WWI. Inside, the motto "Honor Here the Ideals for which They Fought" is inscribed above the auditorium stage. The building was completely renovated in 2010 including a restoration of the library, lobby and WPA murals.
PHMS is a progressive, supportive H.S with many learning and social opportunities. They offer a wide range of AP, research, art and tech classes, foster a cohesive student body and have a lot of sports and clubs. The teachers are easily accessible and they adapt to the student's individual needs. The administration is constantly creating and re-evaluating it's educational and social goals in terms of 3-5 year plans, using the most currently available and valid programs and educational philosophies. The school has strong sports programs, and active theatre program and lots of school spirit including an annual week long Olympics competition between the grades. The school is also supported by an active, non profit called the Pelham Education Foundation which fundraises to provide additional resources to staff and students for materials and programs outside of the budget including a Makers space, additional band instruments and teacher residencies.
When I moved to Pelham from NYC in 2016, I was extremely nervous. I had never lived or attended a school in the suburbs and it was a very new experience. My hesitations were quickly dismissed, however, when I began my schooling at Pelham Memorial High School. The community, my teachers, and my peers were all very welcoming and kind, and I found myself immersed in the school very quickly. PMHS offers lots of different activities for everyone, like clubs, sports, community service and volunteer options, and many more. The school is very community oriented, and offers lots of different opportunities to be apart of community events and such. Now as a senior, reflecting back on my entire high school experience, I am very happy that I was able to attend Pelham Memorial High School.