At a glance
Reported students
2,239
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
167.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
White Plains Senior High School: 2,239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about White Plains Senior High School
White Plains Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in White Plains. It is one of 7 current school records connected to White Plains City School District. NCES reports 2,239 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.9%) and White (18.1%). English learners represent 12.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking White Plains Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 167.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 14 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 14
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic62.9%
- Black12.5%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in White Plains City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Plains Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,537 reported students
Mamaroneck Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Post Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
George Washington School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
602 reported students
Ridgeway School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Church Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Public schools near White Plains Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy (The) High · Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District | 05–12 | 36 | 1.4 mi |
| Harrison High School High · Harrison Central School District | 09–12 | 1,066 | 2.7 mi |
| Port Chester Senior High School High · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,549 | 3.1 mi |
| Woodlands Middle/High School High · Greenburgh Central School District | 07–12 | 658 | 3.3 mi |
| Scarsdale Senior High School High · Scarsdale Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,479 | 3.4 mi |
| Blind Brook High School High · Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District | 09–12 | 402 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Senior High School
What grades does White Plains Senior High School serve?
White Plains Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in White Plains City School District.
How many students attend White Plains Senior High School?
White Plains Senior High School reported 2,239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at White Plains Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 2,239 students and 167.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is White Plains Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
White Plains Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on White Plains City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of White Plains Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is White Plains Senior High School in?
White Plains Senior High School is part of White Plains City School District, based in White Plains, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near White Plains Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reach Academy (The) (1.4 mi), Harrison High School (2.7 mi), Port Chester Senior High School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.