Suffern High School is a public high school in the Suffern Central School District located in Suffern, New York. The school's mascot is a mountain lion. Its yearbook is the Panorama. In 2015, Newsweek magazine ranked Suffern High in the top 500 high schools in the United States at number 439.
Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, Suffern Senior 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 65-69% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suffern Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Suffern Senior High School's student population of 1,428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Carolina blue
School Rankings
Suffern Senior 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 Suffern Senior High School is 0.68, 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
#436 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffern Senior High School's ranking?
Suffern Senior High School is ranked #436 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Suffern Senior High School often compared to?
Suffern Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkstown South Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suffern Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Suffern Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Suffern Senior High School?
1,428 students attend Suffern Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Suffern Senior High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suffern Senior High School?
Suffern 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 Suffern Senior High School offer ?
Suffern Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suffern Senior High School part of?
Suffern Senior High School is part of Suffern Central School District.
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