School Overview
Dobbs Ferry High School, located in the picturesque village of Dobbs Ferry, New York, is a distinguished public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community environment, and encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education by emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility, often utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework to provide a rigorous global perspective.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school prides itself on a vibrant culture that prioritizes student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs. With its intimate campus setting overlooking the Hudson River, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of every student. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong focus on social-emotional learning, Dobbs Ferry High School strives to graduate students who are not only prepared for college and careers but are also compassionate, informed members of their community.
459
Total Students
46.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White283
Hispanic99
Black11
Asian33
Two or More33
  • White
    283 (61.7%)
  • Hispanic
    99 (21.6%)
  • Asian
    33 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    33 (7.2%)
  • Black
    11 (2.4%)
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: DOBBS FERRY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (914)693-7645
Website: http://www.dfsd.org/hs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 110
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 125
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9110
Grade 10114
Grade 11109
Grade 12125
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23250.5%
Male22749.5%
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