NYACK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.nyackschools.org

945 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nyack Senior High School, located at 360 Christian Herald Road in Nyack, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Nyack Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a broad curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in higher education and professional life.

Beyond academics, Nyack Senior High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting values of social responsibility and civic participation. The school leverages its location in the Hudson Valley to provide unique educational opportunities and maintains a strong focus on student well-being and development. With a commitment to innovation and supportive instruction, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers who are equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global society.

945

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NYACK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	333
Black	132
Asian	70
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
339 (35.9%)
Hispanic
333 (35.3%)
Black
132 (14.0%)
Asian
70 (7.4%)
Two or More
65 (6.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	NYACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)353-7100
Website:	http://www.nyackschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 250

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 198

Ungraded 7