BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL

BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

444 PLEASANTVILLE RD
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510

www.briarcliffschools.org

463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Briarcliff High School, located in Briarcliff Manor, New York, is a high-performing public secondary school widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to student achievement. Serving a tight-knit community in Westchester County, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. Its curriculum is noted for a strong emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, humanities, and STEM subjects, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, the school provides a comprehensive extracurricular program that includes competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs. The school culture is defined by a supportive atmosphere that encourages community service and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success at top-tier colleges and universities. With a reputation for high graduation rates and a focus on educating the "whole child," Briarcliff High School remains a cornerstone of its district’s reputation for educational excellence.

463

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	67
Black	20
Asian	81
Two or More	22

White
273 (59.0%)
Asian
81 (17.5%)
Hispanic
67 (14.5%)
Two or More
22 (4.8%)
Black
20 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRIARCLIFF MANOR UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)488-8325
Website:	http://www.briarcliffschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 116

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 127