White Plains High School is a high school in the White Plains Public Schools system of White Plains, New York, United States. Built in 1962, it sits on 75 acres and has been expanded. It was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as a School of Excellence in 1986–1987.
Serving 2,221 students in grades 9-12, White Plains Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
White Plains Senior High School's student population of 2,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
White Plains Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#618 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Plains Senior High School's ranking?
White Plains Senior High School is ranked #618 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Plains Senior High School?
The graduation rate of White Plains Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend White Plains Senior High School?
2,221 students attend White Plains Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of White Plains Senior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Senior High School?
White Plains Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does White Plains Senior High School offer ?
White Plains Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Plains Senior High School part of?
White Plains Senior High School is part of White Plains City School District.
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