Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,500
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Westchester Hebrew High School
About the School
- Westchester Hebrew High School is the only Modern Orthodox, co-educational high school in Westchester County, New York serving students from New York City, Riverdale, Connecticut, Queens, Westchester, Rockland, and New Jersey.
- We embrace the individuality of each student and provide three academic tracks for every Judaic and General Studies course offered.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,500
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
11 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance is available to those in need upon submission of required documentation
% on Financial Aid
35%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Shari J. Levitan
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
College BowlMath Team
Model UNNYS Bar Association Mock Trial
Online NewspaperYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band & Music TheoryDrama Society & Envision Shakespeare
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Cats
- Our low student-teacher ratios mean that WHHS students are actively engaged in their classes and encouraged to express themselves. Lively round-table discussions enable students to delve deeply into both secular and Judaic studies content. WHHS students explore their intellectual curiosity and learn to think critically, skills essential in the college years to follow. Our unique EDGE Program provides the opportunity for independent study and real-life experiential learning, helping students to explore and discover their personal and academic interests.WHHS continually strives to enhance its challenging curriculum in news way. Some examples include:Enhanced educational technology, with the assistance of teacher Rivke Pianko, recipient of the 2012 JEP Young Pioneers in Jewish Education AwardThe use of iPADs and cutting-edge interactive apps to enrich the core curriculumOur ongoing partnership with Brown University Pre-College On-line for our 11th grade honors` studentsA new senior electives program, with diverse offerings such as Financial Accounting, Art History, and Constitutional Law.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westchester Hebrew High School cost?
Westchester Hebrew High School's tuition is approximately $30,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Westchester Hebrew High School?
The acceptance rate of Westchester Hebrew High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
What sports does Westchester Hebrew High School offer?
Westchester Hebrew High School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Westchester Hebrew High School?
The application deadline for Westchester Hebrew High School is Dec. 15.
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