New Rochelle High School (commonly referred to as NRHS or New Ro) is a public high school located in New Rochelle, New York serving students in grades 9 - 12. The school is a part of the City School District of New Rochelle, named one of the 'Top 20 School Districts' in the nation by the Wall Street Journal . Since 2000 it has been ranked in the top 5% of high schools in the nation by Newsweek . NRHS is a two-time Blue Ribbon School. NRHS is one of only four schools in the Westchester County region to receive accreditation from The Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools. . Areas examined by the MSCSS include the school’s mission, beliefs, objectives, governance and leadership, organizational design and staff, educational programs, learning media services, student life and activities, facilities, health and safety, finances, and its assessment of student learning and planning.

Today the high school serves over 3300 students, offering more than 240 courses, including honors, research and advanced placement courses. Complementing the instructional program, multiple co- and extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports offer students numerous opportunities for developing leadership skills, providing community service and extending intellectual, social, artistic and athletic interests. When compared to 38 public high schools in Westchester County, the SAT scores of students attending New Rochelle High School placed within the top 10. . 96% of graduates attend college or other institutions of higher learning. NRHS students earn accolades in competitive national programs including the National Merit Scholarship programs and the Intel Science Talent Search. Students are accepted into the most competitive and prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. New Rochelle is also one of the most diverse high schools in the country; the student body represents over 60 different countries from around the world. The wide range of nationalities in this suburban city, which is home to a number of embassy representatives, broadens opportunities for international partnerships that enrich academic activities.