PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

www.pearlriver.org

904 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Pearl River High School, located in Rockland County, New York, is the sole high school serving the Pearl River Union Free School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top performers in the region. It offers a comprehensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and diverse elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers.

Beyond the classroom, Pearl River High School fosters a vibrant school community characterized by a deep sense of "Pirate Pride." The school supports a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on character development and community involvement, the school maintains a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to help every student reach their full potential within a close-knit, suburban setting.

904

Total Students

83.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	182
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	23

White
659 (72.9%)
Hispanic
182 (20.1%)
Asian
32 (3.5%)
Two or More
23 (2.5%)
Black
8 (0.9%)

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:	PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)620-3800
Website:	http://www.pearlriver.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 8 179

Grade 9 169

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 192