PENN YAN ACADEMY

PENN YAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
305 COURT ST
PENN YAN, NY 14527
427 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Penn Yan Academy, located at 305 Court Street in Penn Yan, New York, serves as the sole high school for the Penn Yan Central School District. Situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. The academy is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school prides itself on being an integral part of the district's mission to develop well-rounded individuals. Beyond the standard curriculum, Penn Yan Academy typically offers a range of athletics, arts programs, and student organizations designed to encourage leadership and personal growth. As part of a smaller, close-knit community, the academy emphasizes strong connections between students, faculty, and families. For more detailed information regarding current academic programs, athletics, or district initiatives, stakeholders and interested parties can visit their official website at [www.pycsd.org](http://www.pycsd.org).
427
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    393 (92.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: PENN YAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)536-4408
Website: http://www.pycsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 9 109
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 101
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio