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 10% 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 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 Stats (2025)
- 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 10%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- 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 declined by 7% 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 Rankings
Pine Bush Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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
#354 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
46%
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%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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: Bushmen
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 #354 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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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