Serving 346 students in grades 9-12, Pawling High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pawling High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Pawling High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawling High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
64%
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
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawling High School's ranking?
Pawling High School is ranked #561 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pawling High School often compared to?
Pawling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawling High School?
The graduation rate of Pawling High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pawling High School?
346 students attend Pawling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pawling High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawling High School?
Pawling High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pawling High School offer ?
Pawling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pawling High School part of?
Pawling High School is part of Pawling Central School District.
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