PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.pelhamschools.org

852 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pelham Memorial High School (PMHS), located in the suburban community of Pelham, New York, is the sole high school serving the Pelham Union Free School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level electives, and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded students who are prepared for the demands of higher education, balancing scholarly pursuits with a vibrant culture of athletics, fine and performing arts, and community service.

The institution occupies a historic and well-regarded facility at 575 Colonial Avenue, serving as a focal point for the local Pelham community. PMHS is frequently recognized for its high graduation rates and the college-readiness of its student body, often drawing families to the area for its educational reputation. By fostering a supportive yet challenging environment, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, civic responsibility, and personal integrity in its students, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic success within Westchester County.

852

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	171
Black	48
Asian	48
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	2

White
525 (61.6%)
Hispanic
171 (20.1%)
Two or More
58 (6.8%)
Black
48 (5.6%)
Asian
48 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)738-8110
Website:	http://www.pelhamschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 219

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 222

Ungraded 6