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Pelham Union Free School District

Pelham Memorial High School

#29 in Best Public High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Pelham, NY
  • 128 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
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Pelham Memorial High School is a top rated, public school located in Pelham, NY. It has 881 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 96% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.
    About Pelham Memorial High School...
    School District
    Pelham Union Free School District
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    Address
    575 Colonial Ave
    Pelham, NY 10803
    Telephone
    (914) 738-8110
    Website
    pmhs.pelhamschools.org
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    Pelham Memorial High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    98%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    96%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1260
    227 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    135 responses
    AP Enrollment
    45%
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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
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $146,833
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,812
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $751,600
    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
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 32 responses
    Report
    • Olympics
      34%
    • Senior events - talent show, haunted house, etc
      25%
    • Proms - junior and senior
      16%
    • Sporting events- pep rally, homecoming, home games
      13%
    • Interacting after school with teachers
      9%
    • Pep rallies
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    881
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    11%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $119,405
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.4%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $23,852/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.23 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.23 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.23 responses
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    Pelham Memorial High School Reviews

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    A great small public high school and during my time there I was able to interact with interesting and engaging peers and students. However, the school did not prepare me well for college because there was barely any reading for classes. There is a huge divide in the student body between wealthier, white students and students within the community that struggle financially. If you don't take advantage of certain resources at the school you get stuck without a great support system from the student body/teachers. I know many students that would skip class regularly and the teachers wouldn't even bother to help them. As for the teachers, it really is a mixed bag; I had probably 5-7 teachers that had engaging classes. Other teachers did not care if you did your work and would put on videos the entire class because they had nothing better to teach.
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    I wasn't like the vast majority of kids who went to school in Pelham. Sure, I went to Pelham schools throughout my youth, but what separated me from everyone else was that I didn't live in Pelham. As someone who didn't live with everyone else, I still felt welcomed by the community and I honestly feel like I was more-so raised in Pelham than in my actual town. Most students are very nice, and the teachers are always more than willing to help you succeed, because that's their most important objective. What made my years in Pelham so special to me was the school's spirit. Every grade brings a new level of school spirit, and when everyone comes together, whether it's for homecoming or olympics, it just goes to show just how much everyone loves the community and how special of a town Pelham really is. That's what made me fall in love with Pelham.
    Pelham Memorial High School is the classic medium to large sized public school that has set its standards very high in comparison to other public schools around the nation. The determination of the teachers to help the students is impeccable. But the problem is that the teachers are always required to have a minimum amount of homework, tests, or quizzes. Especially in the case of the language department where many times we would be faced with two to three assessments a week. Socially, if you play sports, and like to push your liver to the brink, you will have no problem feeling welcomed by other groups. Otherwise, you can easily feel unwelcomed because of the close-minded peers that you share the halls with.