PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

146 PEEKSKILL HOLLOW RD
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579

www.pvcsd.org

526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Putnam Valley High School, located in Putnam Valley, New York, is the sole high school within the Putnam Valley Central School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

The school places a significant emphasis on personalized learning and student development, often leveraging its smaller size to maintain strong teacher-student relationships. By prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, Putnam Valley High School strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to engage as responsible members of their local and global communities.

526

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	154
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
336 (63.9%)
Hispanic
154 (29.3%)
Black
15 (2.9%)
Two or More
13 (2.5%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
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:	PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)526-7847
Website:	http://www.pvcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
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 9 148

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 137