Pierson Middle/High School

Public 6-12

 200 Jermain Ave
       Sag Harbor, NY  11963-3549


(631) 725-5302

District: Sag Harbor Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,236 Help


Feeder schools for Pierson Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Sag Harbor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Asian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Compare Details Pierson Middle/High School ranks better than 82.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pierson Middle/High School ranks better than 86.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.87. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pierson Middle/High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (74.3%), Hispanic (22.9%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierson Middle/High School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierson Middle/High School is $30,236.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pierson Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierson Middle/High School 260th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Pierson Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Pierson Middle/High School 162nd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Pierson Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Sag Harbor Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sag Harbor Union Free School District 165th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierson Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.30 212th 1095 80.6%
2007 79.69 210th 1123 81.3%
2008 79.78 205th 1185 82.7%
2009 76.34 263rd 1224 78.5%
2010 78.00 266th 1243 78.6%
2011 78.23 279th 1295 78.5%
2012 78.91 266th 1337 80.1%
2013 74.56 286th 1373 79.2%
2014 63.73 415th 1401 70.4%
2015 75.13 268th 1407 81.0%
2016 55.84 563rd 1429 60.6%
2017 71.90 336th 1455 76.9%
2018 73.72 324th 1438 77.5%
2019 70.92 366th 1439 74.6%
2021 64.76 351st 1242 71.7%
2022 73.26 303rd 1479 79.5%
2023 79.02 260th 1500 82.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.31 713th 1170 39.1%
2019 25.74 1001st 1139 12.1%
2021 50.73 181st 522 65.3%
2022 57.44 352nd 1283 72.6%
2023 58.53 369th 1307 71.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 564th 1245 54.7%
2019 41.77 652nd 1241 47.5%
2021 37.96 566th 935 39.5%
2022 36.81 813th 1306 37.7%
2023 46.33 643rd 1288 50.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.89 378th 1353 72.1%
2019 72.78 326th 1370 76.2%
2021 67.16 272nd 1066 74.5%
2022 70.41 342nd 1454 76.5%
2023 77.81 265th 1463 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 249th 1352 81.6%
2019 71.75 307th 1366 77.5%
2021 57.06 392nd 1071 63.4%
2022 72.96 292nd 1455 79.9%
2023 77.06 269th 1464 81.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.23 184th 449 59.0%
2022 22.15 781st 914 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.10 162nd 763 78.8%
2019 65.07 254th 716 64.5%
2021 63.96 200th 614 67.4%
2022 73.80 163rd 748 78.2%
2023 77.17 160th 772 79.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pierson Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.90 155th 935 83.4%
2006 72.01 152nd 986 84.6%
2007 69.87 193rd 1002 80.7%
2008 77.77 35th 1027 96.6%
2009 72.54 158th 1086 85.5%
2010 76.39 80th 1117 92.8%
2011 69.51 264th 1165 77.3%
2012 70.33 308th 1198 74.3%
2013 73.46 240th 1217 80.3%
2014 76.72 111th 1237 91.0%
2015 76.58 109th 1255 91.3%
2016 78.14 100th 1255 92.0%
2017 77.02 150th 1221 87.7%
2018 75.86 187th 1210 84.5%
2019 79.30 112th 1207 90.7%
2021 68.71 161st 519 69.0%
2022 79.85 114th 1190 90.4%
2023 77.87 162nd 1228 86.8%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 128th 546 76.6%
2023 70.62 91st 583 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.09 461st 1095 57.9%
2019 82.46 123rd 1132 89.1%
2021 55.10 62nd 137 54.7%
2022 63.08 288th 1038 72.3%
2023 68.45 246th 1130 78.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.96 96th 1154 91.7%
2019 77.39 102nd 1179 91.3%
2021 59.49 106th 289 63.3%
2022 80.87 57th 1101 94.8%
2023 63.91 315th 1155 72.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.50 264th 1176 77.6%
2019 73.74 255th 1193 78.6%
2022 81.60 76th 1155 93.4%
2023 80.12 120th 1197 90.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 122nd 1176 89.6%
2019 82.40 50th 1190 95.8%
2021 60.55 145th 354 59.0%
2022 76.54 162nd 1154 86.0%
2023 75.18 209th 1191 82.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.19 166th 791 79.0%
2019 74.63 155th 815 81.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pierson Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.29 116th 765 84.8%
2019 75.78 70th 793 91.2%
2021 62.47 49th 133 63.2%
2022 73.33 101st 738 86.3%
2023 72.96 120th 776 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pierson Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 242 11 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 220 9 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 231 11 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 235 12 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 295 24 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 302 22 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1995 309 24 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 309 24 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 311 23 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 315 17 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1999 314 18 8 20 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 333 18 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 389 14 15 19 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 411 19 13 53 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 411 19 13 53 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 446 20 12 59 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 432 19 10 41 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 436 18 7 44 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 413 15 10 48 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 410 15 7 44 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 414 11 4 50 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 428 9 6 69 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 433 12 5 79 0 0 0 0 529
2012 432 13 4 75 1 1 0 0 526
2013 431 14 7 79 1 0 0 0 532
2014 440 14 6 77 3 0 0 0 540
2015 427 12 6 88 2 0 0 0 535
2016 415 20 9 95 1 0 0 0 540
2017 383 16 8 94 1 1 0 0 503
2018 406 17 9 107 1 2 0 0 542
2019 380 18 8 121 1 0 0 0 528
2020 384 15 8 128 0 0 0 0 535
2021 374 15 13 127 0 0 0 0 529
2022 379 12 11 120 0 0 0 0 522
2023 390 7 8 120 0 0 0 0 525

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierson Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 32.9 7.8 n/a
1990 242 28.7 8.4 n/a
1991 251 32.9 7.6 n/a
1992 255 32.9 7.7 n/a
1993 323 29.8 10.8 n/a
1994 329 34.2 9.6 1.2
1995 347 33.6 10.3 0
1996 347 33.6 10.3 0
1997 349 37.7 9.3 0
1998 352 37.8 9.3 0
1999 361 39.2 9.2 0
2000 383 42.7 9.0 0
2001 438 44.8 9.8 0
2002 496 47.8 10.4 0
2003 496 47.8 10.4 0
2004 537 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 53.2 9.4 3.4
2006 505 52.0 9.7 5
2007 486 56.6 8.6 4.5
2008 479 56.2 8.5 3.8
2009 481 58.4 8.2 4.4
2010 514 57.0 9.0 3.9
2011 529 54.6 9.6 6.2
2012 526 56.8 9.2 7.6
2013 532 57.8 9.2 7.5
2014 540 57.8 9.3 8
2015 535 60.0 8.9 11.4
2016 540 61.0 8.8 15.6
2017 503 58.0 8.6 11.5
2018 542 60.0 9.0 13.7
2019 528 62.0 8.5 17.4
2020 535 66.6 8.0 19.3
2021 529 64.5 8.1 23.3
2022 522 69.0 7.5 19.2
2023 525 70.4 7.4 24.8

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 Pierson Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 32.9 7.8 n/a
1990 242 28.7 8.4 n/a
1991 251 32.9 7.6 n/a
1992 255 32.9 7.7 n/a
1993 323 29.8 10.8 n/a
1994 329 34.2 9.6 1.2
1995 347 33.6 10.3 0
1996 347 33.6 10.3 0
1997 349 37.7 9.3 0
1998 352 37.8 9.3 0
1999 361 39.2 9.2 0
2000 383 42.7 9.0 0
2001 438 44.8 9.8 0
2002 496 47.8 10.4 0
2003 496 47.8 10.4 0
2004 537 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 53.2 9.4 3.4
2006 505 52.0 9.7 5
2007 486 56.6 8.6 4.5
2008 479 56.2 8.5 3.8
2009 481 58.4 8.2 4.4
2010 514 57.0 9.0 3.9
2011 529 54.6 9.6 6.2
2012 526 56.8 9.2 7.6
2013 532 57.8 9.2 7.5
2014 540 57.8 9.3 8
2015 535 60.0 8.9 11.4
2016 540 61.0 8.8 15.6
2017 503 58.0 8.6 11.5
2018 542 60.0 9.0 13.7
2019 528 62.0 8.5 17.4
2020 535 66.6 8.0 19.3
2021 529 64.5 8.1 23.3
2022 522 69.0 7.5 19.2
2023 525 70.4 7.4 24.8

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

Pierson Middle/High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.1%1.7%0.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201497.5%2.4%0.2%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%
201592.5%1.9%0.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%95.1%
201696.3%2.4%0.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.0%
201794.7%3.0%0.2%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%95.9%
201892.9%3.9%0.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.5%
201993.6%0.1%0.0%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.7%94.9%94.7%
202095.9%0.0%98.1%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.8%97.4%97.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierson Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (1.2%) $25,831 (98.8%) $26,145
2020 $00 (0.0%) $25,728 (100.0%) $25,728
2021 $365 (1.3%) $27,479 (98.7%) $27,844
2022 $639 (2.1%) $29,596 (97.9%) $30,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierson Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 366th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 260th of 1500 Middle schools
 8.1%
Ranks 112th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 162nd of 1228 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Middle/High School)5766.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)5765.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Pierson Middle/High School)6260
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)6258.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Middle/High School)4362.5
 19.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)4362.5
 19.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Pierson Middle/High School)6170.4
 9.4%
   7th Grade Math (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)6170.4
 9.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Middle/High School)6578
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)6378
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Pierson Middle/High School)818.8
 10.8%
   8th Grade Math (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)818.8
 10.8%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Pierson Middle/High School)93.789.5
 4.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)93.889.5
 4.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Pierson Middle/High School)96.679.4
 17.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)96.679.4
 17.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Pierson Middle/High School)97.290
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)97.290
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Pierson Middle/High School)92.188
 4.2%
   End of Course English (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)92.388
 4.4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Pierson Middle/High School)89.994.9
 5.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)89.994.9
 5.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Pierson Middle/High School)94.790.3
 4.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)94.790.3
 4.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Pierson Middle/High School)94.480.6
 13.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)94.580.6
 14%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Pierson Middle/High School)100100
   End of Course Physics (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)100100
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Pierson Middle/High School)90.193.4
 3.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Sag Harbor Union Free School District)90.393.4
 3.1%
   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 Students528525
 0.6%
African American187
 61.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian88
Hispanic121120
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White380390
 2.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.4%24.8%
 7.3%


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Pierson Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sag Harbor Elementary School

Students at Pierson Middle/High School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Pierson Middle/High School.

Pierson Middle/High School ranks 162nd of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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