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Putnam Valley High School

Summary:

Putnam Valley High School is a public high school serving 503 students in grades 9-12 in Putnam Valley, New York, which is part of the Putnam Valley Central School District. The school consistently performs well on Regents/Common Core exams, often outperforming the state and district averages, and stands out in its support for certain student subgroups.

Putnam Valley High School excels academically, with 92.31% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra II, 89.21% proficiency in Regents/Common Core English Language Arts, and 88.65% proficiency in Regents/U.S. History and Government - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also supports its Hispanic and English Language Learner students effectively, with these subgroups ranking 187th and 42nd, respectively, out of all New York high schools. Additionally, Putnam Valley High School maintains strong graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 98.4%, and low dropout rates between 0.0% and 10.0%.

Compared to nearby high schools like Croton-Harmon High School, Somers Senior High School, and Haldane High School, Putnam Valley High School generally outperforms them on academic metrics. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has ranged from 11.2% to 37.8% in recent years. Despite this, Putnam Valley High School's strong performance, resources, and support for its diverse student population suggest it is providing a high-quality education to its community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 146 Peekskill Hollow Rd
       Putnam Valley, NY  10579-3238

(845) 526-7847

District: Putnam Valley Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,681 Help


Feeder schools for Putnam Valley High School:

Elementary:    Putnam Valley Elementary School
Middle:    Putnam Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
29.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.6% Help


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Compare Details Putnam Valley High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Putnam Valley 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 (64.3%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam Valley High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam Valley High School is $23,681.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Putnam Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Valley High School 355th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Putnam Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Putnam Valley Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Valley Central School District 133rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Putnam Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.94 245th 935 73.8%
2006 70.27 185th 986 81.2%
2007 69.27 206th 1002 79.4%
2009 69.76 216th 1086 80.1%
2010 64.22 370th 1117 66.9%
2011 69.24 271st 1165 76.7%
2012 77.72 122nd 1198 89.8%
2013 65.82 432nd 1217 64.5%
2014 70.21 251st 1237 79.7%
2015 72.41 183rd 1255 85.4%
2016 69.20 247th 1255 80.3%
2017 67.97 307th 1221 74.9%
2018 66.62 385th 1210 68.2%
2019 68.51 371st 1207 69.3%
2022 67.50 358th 1190 69.9%
2023 71.92 295th 1228 76.0%
2024 69.20 355th 1242 71.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.68 83rd 583 85.8%
2024 82.95 42nd 637 93.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 374th 1095 65.8%
2019 63.32 324th 1132 71.4%
2022 67.41 254th 1038 75.5%
2023 69.19 236th 1130 79.1%
2024 57.69 387th 1144 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.44 367th 1154 68.2%
2019 65.39 316th 1179 73.2%
2022 64.48 294th 1101 73.3%
2023 62.89 335th 1155 71.0%
2024 52.80 504th 1170 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 414th 1176 64.8%
2019 68.92 359th 1193 69.9%
2022 67.21 351st 1155 69.6%
2023 72.40 291st 1197 75.7%
2024 71.69 304th 1219 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.13 354th 1176 69.9%
2019 65.38 407th 1190 65.8%
2022 66.37 355th 1154 69.2%
2023 70.68 299th 1191 74.9%
2024 67.42 369th 1211 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.06 177th 791 77.6%
2019 63.94 255th 815 68.7%
2022 68.85 183rd 760 75.9%
2023 75.27 153rd 851 82.0%
2024 71.37 187th 865 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at Putnam Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.94 341st 765 55.4%
2019 59.67 298th 793 62.4%
2022 57.73 288th 738 61.0%
2023 61.85 256th 776 67.0%
2024 57.35 340th 781 56.5%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Putnam Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 250 8 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 545 12 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 545 12 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 543 14 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 561 18 15 50 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2006 570 13 12 67 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2007 533 20 11 64 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 522 14 16 71 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 523 15 9 76 0 n/a n/a 3 626
2010 498 16 10 66 0 n/a n/a 11 601
2011 505 14 15 69 0 0 15 0 618
2012 520 15 14 64 0 0 0 0 613
2013 544 10 16 72 0 0 0 0 642
2014 527 18 16 66 0 0 1 0 628
2015 500 15 16 75 0 0 0 0 606
2016 487 17 14 77 2 0 1 0 598
2017 460 17 14 88 2 0 1 0 582
2018 437 18 12 96 2 0 2 0 567
2019 446 17 12 107 2 0 7 0 591
2020 413 17 17 115 0 0 8 0 570
2021 370 17 13 134 0 0 9 0 543
2022 363 20 12 140 1 0 8 0 544
2023 328 15 8 140 0 0 12 0 503
2024 319 13 5 145 0 0 14 0 496

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 Putnam Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 279 23.3 12.0 12.2
2002 604 49.5 12.2 8.6
2003 604 49.5 12.2 8.6
2004 609 n/a n/a n/a
2005 644 44.1 14.6 7.3
2006 662 52.0 12.7 6.9
2007 628 49.8 12.6 8.9
2008 623 50.3 12.4 11.2
2009 626 50.4 12.4 5.8
2010 601 50.4 11.9 9.8
2011 618 44.3 13.9 9.4
2012 613 45.8 13.3 10.6
2013 642 44.5 14.4 14
2014 628 45.0 13.9 14
2015 606 42.0 14.4 14.5
2016 598 40.0 14.9 15.7
2017 582 45.0 12.9 19.9
2018 567 47.0 12.0 16.9
2019 591 43.0 13.7 17.8
2020 570 50.0 11.4 19.5
2021 543 47.3 11.4 23.9
2022 544 48.8 11.1 20.2
2023 503 49.6 10.1 22.7
2024 496 46.9 10.5 24.6

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 Putnam Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 279 23.3 12.0 12.2
2002 604 49.5 12.2 8.6
2003 604 49.5 12.2 8.6
2004 609 n/a n/a n/a
2005 644 44.1 14.6 7.3
2006 662 52.0 12.7 6.9
2007 628 49.8 12.6 8.9
2008 623 50.3 12.4 11.2
2009 626 50.4 12.4 5.8
2010 601 50.4 11.9 9.8
2011 618 44.3 13.9 9.4
2012 613 45.8 13.3 10.6
2013 642 44.5 14.4 14
2014 628 45.0 13.9 14
2015 606 42.0 14.4 14.5
2016 598 40.0 14.9 15.7
2017 582 45.0 12.9 19.9
2018 567 47.0 12.0 16.9
2019 591 43.0 13.7 17.8
2020 570 50.0 11.4 19.5
2021 543 47.3 11.4 23.9
2022 544 48.8 11.1 20.2
2023 503 49.6 10.1 22.7
2024 496 46.9 10.5 24.6

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

Putnam Valley High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.4%0.8%0.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%
201498.9%0.6%0.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201599.2%0.7%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201699.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%
201799.7%0.3%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%
201899.1%0.4%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.5%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%99.0%98.6%
202093.2%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.5%97.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $341 (1.6%) $21,368 (98.4%) $21,708
2020 $302 (1.4%) $21,796 (98.6%) $22,098
2021 $325 (1.5%) $21,019 (98.5%) $21,344
2022 $85 (0.4%) $22,361 (99.6%) $22,445
2023 $1,255 (5.3%) $22,427 (94.7%) $23,681

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 371st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 295th of 1228 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Putnam Valley High School)86.167
 19.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Putnam Valley Central School District)88.377.6
 10.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Putnam Valley High School)73.779.8
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Putnam Valley Central School District)73.779.8
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Putnam Valley High School)87.780.9
 6.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Putnam Valley Central School District)87.780.9
 6.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Putnam Valley High School)92.592.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Putnam Valley Central School District)92.692.8
 0.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Putnam Valley High School)80.369.5
 10.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Putnam Valley Central School District)80.369.5
 10.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Putnam Valley High School)54.176.3
 22.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Putnam Valley Central School District)83.176.3
 6.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Putnam Valley High School)88.575.2
 13.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Putnam Valley Central School District)88.674.6
 13.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Putnam Valley High School)91.7100
 8.3%
   End of Course Physics (Putnam Valley Central School District)91.7100
 8.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Putnam Valley High School)89.194.2
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Putnam Valley Central School District)89.294.2
 5%
   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 Students591503
 14.9%
African American1715
 11.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic107140
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White446328
 26.5%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%22.7%
 4.9%

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Putnam Valley High School ranks 355th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Putnam Valley High School are 64% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Putnam Valley High School.

Putnam Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Putnam Valley Elementary School
Middle : Putnam Valley Middle School


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