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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
  • 101 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
    A-
  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 1,499 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
About Scarsdale Senior High School...
School District
Scarsdale Union Free School District
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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
98%
Average SAT
1370
316 responses
Average ACT
31
214 responses
AP Enrollment
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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-
Area Feel
Suburban
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.14 responses
Poll
64%
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 23 responses
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  • Halloween
    17%
  • Jabberwocky
    17%
  • Senior carnival
    17%
  • Senior Options
    17%
  • Senior Game of Assassin
    13%
  • The homecoming football game
    13%
  • 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
1,499
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
29%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$138,995
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.3%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
81%
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
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$29,074/ year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
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Scarsdale Senior High School Reviews

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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.
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Scarsdale has an inherent sense of competition, but it isn't a factor that crushes students. This competition motivates students to work their best, and teachers continue to reinforce this idea that you can always do better, even if it is just a little bit. The competition and stress, though harmful at times, does make you feel frequently connected to other students.
Scarsdale High School is home to a very competitive student body. Unfortunately, the competition is framed in a way that isolates those who are on the regular or in-advanced tract and causes those students to be looked upon differently. The students are friendly and welcoming for the most part, but it is clear that there are some groups and cliques that have been formed from very early childhood. This can make it especially hard for a new incoming student to make friends and feel comfortable. All in all, it is a great school if you want your child to get a good education and have a chance at getting into a top school. My one advisory would be not to be surprised if he/she gets stressed out or overwhelmed at times.