Palmyra-Macedon High School, known as "Pal-Mac", is a public high school located on the border of Palmyra and Macedon, New York, United States. It is part of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District which serves the towns of Palmyra and Macedon. The principal is Andrew Wahl. The school colors are red and white.
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Raiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School often compared to?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
567 students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offer ?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School part of?
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is part of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District.
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