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Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Pittsford-Mendon High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the highly-ranked Pittsford Central School District in Pittsford, New York. This exceptional institution has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for its outstanding academic performance and student outcomes.

Pittsford-Mendon High School's students consistently outperform state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams, with particularly high proficiency rates in subjects like Chemistry (90.96%), Common Core Algebra II (97.6%), and Living Environment (98.56%). The school's 4-year graduation rate of 95.1% is significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate is very low at just 0.8%. Pittsford-Mendon High School's performance is exceptional across various student subgroups, with many ranking among the top 50 or even top 20 high schools in New York.

While Pittsford-Mendon High School stands out for its academic excellence, the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates reaching as high as 37.8% in the 2021-2022 school year. This is an area the school and district may need to address to ensure all students can fully benefit from the school's resources and opportunities. Compared to nearby schools like Victor Senior High School and Penfield Senior High School, Pittsford-Mendon High School's performance is consistently superior, reflecting the district's commitment to providing a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 472 Mendon Rd
       Pittsford, NY  14534-9515

(585) 267-1602

District: Pittsford Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,314 Help


Feeder schools for Pittsford-Mendon High School:

Elementary:    Mendon Center Elementary School
    Park Road School
    Thornell Road School
Middle:    Barker Road Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
Asian:
13.2%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsford-Mendon High School ranks better than 97.7% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pittsford-Mendon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Asian (13.2%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsford-Mendon High School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsford-Mendon High School employs 82.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsford-Mendon High School is $17,314.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsford-Mendon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsford-Mendon High School 28th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Pittsford-Mendon High School in the ranking list.)

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Pittsford Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsford Central School District 73rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.82 42nd 935 95.5%
2006 77.48 34th 986 96.6%
2007 79.35 18th 1002 98.2%
2008 79.70 10th 1027 99.0%
2009 78.36 36th 1086 96.7%
2010 79.92 24th 1117 97.9%
2011 81.74 15th 1165 98.7%
2012 84.20 18th 1198 98.5%
2013 84.41 21st 1217 98.3%
2014 83.17 30th 1237 97.6%
2015 84.30 29th 1255 97.7%
2016 86.42 21st 1255 98.3%
2017 87.26 26th 1221 97.9%
2018 84.02 30th 1210 97.5%
2019 84.51 24th 1207 98.0%
2022 86.49 24th 1190 98.0%
2023 86.28 30th 1228 97.6%
2024 86.21 28th 1242 97.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.95 19th 157 87.9%
2019 72.12 40th 165 75.8%
2022 84.93 6th 212 97.2%
2023 84.11 12th 272 95.6%
2024 82.47 17th 306 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.72 68th 1095 93.8%
2019 92.21 35th 1132 96.9%
2022 94.44 16th 1038 98.5%
2023 93.51 28th 1130 97.5%
2024 95.62 14th 1144 98.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.50 129th 1154 88.8%
2019 84.80 32nd 1179 97.3%
2022 76.12 105th 1101 90.5%
2023 78.46 90th 1155 92.2%
2024 68.69 240th 1170 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 25th 1176 97.9%
2019 83.20 33rd 1193 97.2%
2022 85.95 21st 1155 98.2%
2023 84.63 44th 1197 96.3%
2024 84.76 38th 1219 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.73 41st 1176 96.5%
2019 84.15 25th 1190 97.9%
2022 85.59 25th 1154 97.8%
2023 85.52 31st 1191 97.4%
2024 85.38 32nd 1211 97.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.10 8th 426 98.1%
2019 74.80 71st 447 84.1%
2022 78.12 43rd 386 88.9%
2023 79.07 42nd 424 90.1%
2024 79.06 33rd 426 92.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.59 81st 679 88.1%
2019 94.05 5th 686 99.3%
2022 94.56 11th 593 98.1%
2023 79.15 76th 671 88.7%
2024 89.42 21st 690 97.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.46 27th 791 96.6%
2019 92.30 2nd 815 99.8%
2022 88.40 30th 760 96.1%
2023 88.19 34th 851 96.0%
2024 87.40 36th 865 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsford-Mendon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.27 34th 765 95.6%
2019 78.58 34th 793 95.7%
2022 80.68 31st 738 95.8%
2023 81.41 30th 776 96.1%
2024 80.02 33rd 781 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 824 59 50 7 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1990 793 48 52 6 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1991 728 48 59 6 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1992 675 53 60 7 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 663 52 53 3 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 657 44 49 4 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 664 43 58 9 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 664 43 58 9 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 698 35 54 8 1 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 683 32 59 19 1 n/a n/a 0 794
1999 726 35 54 10 0 n/a n/a 0 825
2000 770 41 55 7 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 790 43 58 12 0 n/a n/a 0 903
2002 851 33 69 11 0 n/a n/a 0 964
2003 851 33 69 11 0 n/a n/a 0 964
2004 885 26 56 10 1 n/a n/a 0 978
2005 904 20 48 6 0 n/a n/a 0 978
2006 896 27 37 9 0 n/a n/a 0 969
2007 909 26 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2008 902 26 54 10 0 n/a n/a 0 992
2009 881 31 66 13 0 n/a n/a 0 991
2010 898 32 76 15 0 n/a n/a 2 1023
2011 845 33 88 22 0 0 5 0 993
2012 830 28 72 28 1 13 18 0 990
2013 845 22 96 34 0 6 15 0 1018
2014 803 27 107 39 0 0 20 0 996
2015 798 32 107 53 1 0 22 0 1013
2016 765 34 108 63 0 0 28 0 998
2017 747 45 106 64 0 0 34 0 996
2018 773 37 111 62 2 1 31 0 1017
2019 786 33 117 59 2 1 38 0 1036
2020 765 36 121 52 1 0 44 0 1019
2021 756 31 123 48 1 0 49 0 1008
2022 709 36 119 46 1 1 53 1 966
2023 643 44 121 53 1 1 48 3 914

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 940 62.6 15.0 n/a
1990 899 59.9 15.0 n/a
1991 841 61.1 13.7 n/a
1992 795 58.4 13.6 n/a
1993 772 51.0 15.1 n/a
1994 754 50.1 15.0 0.9
1995 774 54.0 14.3 0.8
1996 774 54.0 14.3 0.8
1997 796 55.2 14.4 0.8
1998 794 52.6 15.1 1.8
1999 825 57.8 14.3 1.6
2000 873 60.1 14.5 1.8
2001 903 61.2 14.8 2
2002 964 74.9 12.9 2.4
2003 964 74.9 12.9 2.4
2004 978 n/a n/a n/a
2005 978 75.8 12.9 1.4
2006 969 75.0 12.9 1.5
2007 986 77.0 12.8 2.4
2008 992 79.1 12.5 2.5
2009 991 78.0 12.7 1.8
2010 1023 75.9 13.4 2.5
2011 993 82.7 11.9 1.7
2012 990 72.9 13.5 2.6
2013 1018 70.9 14.3 2.2
2014 996 73.5 13.5 2.5
2015 1013 77.0 13.1 1.9
2016 998 75.0 13.3 2.7
2017 996 77.1 12.9 4.2
2018 1017 80.1 12.6 2.5
2019 1036 72.7 14.2 2.9
2020 1019 86.5 11.7 n/a
2021 1008 86.2 11.6 n/a
2022 966 87.1 11.0 n/a
2023 914 82.8 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 940 62.6 15.0 n/a
1990 899 59.9 15.0 n/a
1991 841 61.1 13.7 n/a
1992 795 58.4 13.6 n/a
1993 772 51.0 15.1 n/a
1994 754 50.1 15.0 0.9
1995 774 54.0 14.3 0.8
1996 774 54.0 14.3 0.8
1997 796 55.2 14.4 0.8
1998 794 52.6 15.1 1.8
1999 825 57.8 14.3 1.6
2000 873 60.1 14.5 1.8
2001 903 61.2 14.8 2
2002 964 74.9 12.9 2.4
2003 964 74.9 12.9 2.4
2004 978 n/a n/a n/a
2005 978 75.8 12.9 1.4
2006 969 75.0 12.9 1.5
2007 986 77.0 12.8 2.4
2008 992 79.1 12.5 2.5
2009 991 78.0 12.7 1.8
2010 1023 75.9 13.4 2.5
2011 993 82.7 11.9 1.7
2012 990 72.9 13.5 2.6
2013 1018 70.9 14.3 2.2
2014 996 73.5 13.5 2.5
2015 1013 77.0 13.1 1.9
2016 998 75.0 13.3 2.7
2017 996 77.1 12.9 4.2
2018 1017 80.1 12.6 2.5
2019 1036 72.7 14.2 2.9
2020 1019 86.5 11.7 n/a
2021 1008 86.2 11.6 n/a
2022 966 87.1 11.0 n/a
2023 914 82.8 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201499.3%0.4%0.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201599.9%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201699.2%0.3%0.3%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201799.2%0.6%0.2%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.5%
201898.6%1.0%0.2%99.6%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.4%99.6%99.5%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.6%99.1%
202099.5%0.0%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsford-Mendon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $130 (0.9%) $13,878 (99.1%) $14,007
2020 $206 (1.4%) $14,508 (98.6%) $14,714
2021 $269 (1.8%) $14,743 (98.2%) $15,013
2022 $560 (3.8%) $14,279 (96.2%) $14,838
2023 $718 (4.1%) $16,595 (95.8%) $17,314

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsford-Mendon High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 30th of 1228 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pittsford-Mendon High School)96.494.9
 1.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pittsford Central School District)9898
 0.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Pittsford-Mendon High School)96.195.6
 0.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (Pittsford Central School District)97.295.4
 1.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Pittsford-Mendon High School)98.693.6
 5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Pittsford Central School District)98.893.5
 5.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Pittsford-Mendon High School)10096.3
 3.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Pittsford Central School District)10095.6
 4.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Pittsford-Mendon High School)10099.4
 0.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Pittsford Central School District)99.598.5
 1.1%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Pittsford-Mendon High School)92.282.6
 9.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Pittsford Central School District)95.193.6
 1.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Pittsford-Mendon High School)97.498.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Pittsford Central School District)97.897.6
 0.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Pittsford-Mendon High School)98.999.6
 0.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Pittsford Central School District)99.298.2
 1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Pittsford-Mendon High School)88.732.4
 56.4%
   End of Course Physics (Pittsford Central School District)92.860
 32.8%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Pittsford-Mendon High School)97.697.9
 0.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Pittsford Central School District)97.798.5
 0.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1036914
 11.8%
African American3344
 33.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian117121
 3.4%
Hispanic5953
 10.2%
Pacific Islander11
White786643
 18.2%
Two or More Races3848
 26.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsford-Mendon High School

Yes! Pittsford-Mendon High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 1242 New York high schools.

Students at Pittsford-Mendon High School are 70% White, 13% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 914 students attended Pittsford-Mendon High School.

Pittsford-Mendon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mendon Center Elementary School
Elementary : Park Road School
Elementary : Thornell Road School
Middle : Barker Road Middle School


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