PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL

www.pittsfordschools.org

919 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsford-Mendon High School, located in the affluent suburb of Pittsford, New York, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is part of the Pittsford Central School District and is consistently lauded for its rigorous academic environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts programs, and numerous opportunities for student extracurricular involvement, ranging from competitive athletics to specialized academic clubs.

The school is defined by a culture of high expectations and strong community support, often boasting high graduation rates and a significant percentage of students who move on to prestigious post-secondary institutions. Beyond academics, Pittsford-Mendon places a strong emphasis on character development and student leadership, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage with both their local and global communities. With its dedicated faculty and modern facilities, the school remains a pillar of the Pittsford community, frequently ranking among the best high schools in the Rochester, NY region.

919

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	60
Black	34
Asian	142
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
615 (67.3%)
Asian
142 (15.5%)
Hispanic
60 (6.6%)
Two or More
60 (6.6%)
Black
34 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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:	PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)267-1602
Website:	http://www.pittsfordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 222

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 207

Grade 12 241

Ungraded 12