Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Port Jervis Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Jervis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Port Jervis Senior High School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Port Jervis Senior High School is 0.61, 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)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
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 schools are Port Jervis Senior High School often compared to?
Port Jervis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minisink Valley 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Port Jervis Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Jervis Senior High School?
734 students attend Port Jervis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Port Jervis Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Jervis Senior High School?
Port Jervis Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Jervis Senior High School offer ?
Port Jervis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Jervis Senior High School part of?
Port Jervis Senior High School is part of Port Jervis City School District.
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