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Pearl River High School

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Pearl River High School is located at275 East Central Avenue Pearl River, NY and serves grades 8-12 in Rockland County. Newcomers to the area will be pleased to hear that this School offers an idea learning environment with average class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students and staff members strive for excellence. The staffs of teachers and other officials work closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The School staff remains devoted to supporting each student in academic, social, and moral growth to promote a lifelong commitment to learning and to encourage responsible contributions to society. You can expect high standards of supportive families, conscientious learners, committed staff, and an involved community will maximize potential for student success. Parents will be awed by the level of professionalism established by the teachers, staff, and administrators.

Learning technology applications will deepen student engagement and improve student achievement by enabling them to access and analyze information, solve problems, collaborate with others, and communicate their thoughts and ideas. Effective use of learning technologies will allow students to become self-directed, self-motivated, and lifelong learners. Teachers increasingly will be facilitators of student learning through proficient use of learning technologies.


Overview

Pearl River High School

Pearl River Union Free School District

275 East Central Avenue
Pearl River, NY 10965

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Urban Fringe of a Large City (Suburb: Large)

845-620-3800 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 8-12

Principal: William Furdon

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Student Enrollment Information

8th9th10th11th12th
198198198201180

Additional Student Information

Total Students
975
Attendance Rate
96%
Suspensions
35
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
13.2
Free Lunch
21
Reduced Lunch
19
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
7
Full Time Teachers
74
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
2
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
228
 
90.8%
English
2006
193
 
93.8%
French
2006
21
 
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
204
 
94.1%
Latin
2006
12
 
91.7%
Living Environment
2006
192
 
95.8%
Math A
2006
181
 
99.4%
Math B
2006
181
 
85.6%
Chemistry
2006
175
 
70.9%
Physics
2006
82
 
78.0%
Spanish
2006
136
 
100.0%
US History and Govt
2006
194
 
97.9%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
183
179 (97%)
118 (64%)
0
2006
General Education
160
159 (99%)
109 (68%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
23
20 (86%)
9 (39%)
0
2006
All Students
159
150 (94%)
99 (62%)
1
2005
General Education
140
137 (97%)
97 (69%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
19
13 (68%)
2 (10%)
1
2005
All Students
150
138 (92%)
0 (0%)
1
2004
General Education
133
128 (96%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
17
10 (58%)
0 (0%)
1
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State92 (50%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State56 (30%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State32 (17%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

Nearby Public Libraries

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845-735-4084
0.49 miles
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845-623-4281
2.09 miles
Park Ridge, NJ
201-391-5151
2.39 miles
Blauvelt, NY
845-359-2811
2.71 miles
Montvale, NJ
201-391-5090
2.83 miles

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