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Scarsdale Union Free School District

Scarsdale Senior High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Westchester County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Scarsdale, NY
  • 102 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Scarsdale Senior High School is a top rated, public school located in Scarsdale, NY. It has 1,517 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
    Address
    1057 Post Rd
    Scarsdale, NY 10583
    Telephone
    (914) 721-2450
    Website
    scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us

    Scarsdale Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    99%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1380
    349 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    247 responses
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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
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $3,087
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,337,800
    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.15 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Senior carnival
      20%
    • Halloween
      16%
    • Jabberwocky
      16%
    • Senior Game of Assassin
      16%
    • Senior Options
      16%
    • The homecoming football game
      12%
    • Parent teacher conferences
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,517
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    0%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $137,111
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.3%
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $29,221/ year
    National
    $12,239
    89%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.18 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.18 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.18 responses
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    Scarsdale Senior High School Reviews

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    Very good quality of education. Teachers are very nice and helpful (for the most part). There are clubs and extracurricular activities for pretty much everyone's interests. There is a lot of Raiders pride (Go raiders!) and the teams are very good. The library is two floors (but is mostly computers...) the music department is one of the best they've ever seen, say many of the teachers. School is very diverse as well, with people from all over the country, and the world, coming here to be educated. There are many programs that help students get jobs and get ready for college. The school is run by a good administration and they run fire drills frequently to prepare the students for a fire (most likely in the chem labs). The food is okay...
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    The bad news: It is so cliquy and stuck up both inside and outside the classroom it's pathetic. I was literally socially exiled from some (not all) groups because I wasn't white or I didn't love sports. The workload here makes you miserable... unless you crack under the pressure and decide to stop trying your best. And also, I've noticed that international students in particular will have a very hard time finding any friends here at all.

    The good news: The teachers are good (some are much better than others). There is generally no bullying from students and teachers (there are exceptions, of course). The food is decent (even if the lines are long). And the academics are amazing (especially if you're smart/tough enough to do well).
    The clubs/sports here are not great but not bad.

    Basically, it's good but it's horrible at the same time... and I bet it's not any worse than most high schools out there.
    Scarsdale High School is the perfect environment for a high achieving and highly motivated student. This school's could be much better and the school culture/spirit is lacking for the most part. However, Scarsdale High School still has many redeeming qualities. It is garunteed that if you graduate from this school you will be receiving one of the best high school educations available. There are enough students in this school for it to be possible for each student to find their crowd, even if they are not the steotypical Scarsdale student. There are many students who end up loving their SHS experience while others struggle to get through their four years, proving that this school is absolutely perfect for a specific kind of student. Oveall, a great school for college prep, and academic achievement.