Pittsford Mendon High School is a public high school in suburban Rochester, Monroe County, upstate New York. It is one of two high schools in the Pittsford Central School District, the other being Pittsford Sutherland High School.
Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, Pittsford-mendon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsford-mendon 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pittsford-mendon High School's student population of 933 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Vikings
School Rankings
Pittsford-mendon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsford-mendon High School is 0.49, 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
#58 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsford-mendon High School's ranking?
Pittsford-mendon High School is ranked #58 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pittsford-mendon High School often compared to?
Pittsford-mendon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsford Sutherland High School, Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsford-mendon High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsford-mendon High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsford-mendon High School?
933 students attend Pittsford-mendon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pittsford-mendon High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsford-mendon High School?
Pittsford-mendon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pittsford-mendon High School offer ?
Pittsford-mendon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pittsford-mendon High School part of?
Pittsford-mendon High School is part of Pittsford Central School District.
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