Pine Bush High School is the central high school for the Pine Bush Central School District, located on Route 302 in the hamlet of Pine Bush, New York, United States. The school no longer offers the International Baccalaureate degree program. It had been authorized to do so since 2002.
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, Pine Bush Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Bush Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Bush Senior High School's student population of 1,596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1938
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
Empower students to dream big, think globally, value diversity and achieve personal success.
School Rankings
Pine Bush Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Bush Senior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
12%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bush Senior High School's ranking?
Pine Bush Senior High School is ranked #483 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pine Bush Senior High School often compared to?
Pine Bush Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Central High School, Middletown High School, Minisink Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Bush Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Bush Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pine Bush Senior High School?
1,596 students attend Pine Bush Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pine Bush Senior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bush Senior High School?
Pine Bush Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Bush Senior High School offer ?
Pine Bush Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Bush Senior High School part of?
Pine Bush Senior High School is part of Pine Bush Central School District.
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