Our
Mission
As one of the elite secondary schools in this country, Mamaroneck
High School's mission is to promote intellectual engagement in an atmosphere that fosters
creativity, diversity, and personal responsibility.
Welcome
Statement
Welcome to Mamaroneck High School! Regarded as one of the finest
high schools in the nation, Mamaroneck High School was recently characterized by the
Middle States Association as a first-rate school with high expectations for student
achievement, diverse instructional strategies, and a positive learning environment.
The major writer for Middle States report went on to say that he had
"never been in a school in which there were so many fine teachers!" In addition
to a superb and dedicated teaching staff, MHS is a very proud of our richly varied courses
that address a wide range of student interests; of our outstanding performing and fine
arts programs; of our sensitivity to students with learning disabilities; of our
articulate, multi-talented and spirited student body; and of the many active, involved
parents and community members who support our high school.
If you have any questions about our school, we'd be pleased to meet
with you, arrange a tour, or provide additional information.
Our
Principal
Dr. Mark P. Orfinger is the Principal of Mamaroneck High School. Dr.
Orfinger holds a PH.D in Supervision and Administration from Fordham University and a
Master's Degree in English from NYU. Before coming to MHS, Dr. Orfinger served for five
years as Principal of Harry S. Truman High School. Dr. Orfinger began his career as a
teacher of high school English and then went on to become an assistant principal prior to
his appointment as Principal. Married with two daughters, Dr. Orfinger's wife, Marilyn,
teaches first grade at Concord Road Elementary School in Ardsley. Dr. Orfinger subscribes
to Emerson's belief that nothing great is ever accomplished without enthusiasm. He is
passionate in his faith in young people and in his belief that great teaching can change
the course of a student's life.
Facts and Figures
 | Distinctive tradition of academic vigor and diversity |
| Enrichment, accelerated, remedial programs |
| Special education programs |
| Cultural arts, Lincoln Center program |
| Well-equipped library |
| Support staff: librarians, nurses, psychologists, specialists for reading, speech,
learning disabilities, Social Worker/Drug & Alcohol Counselor |
| Active PTA |
| 14 advanced placement college-level courses (English literature, U.S. and European
History, calculus-2 levels, physics-3 levels, chemistry, biology, French, Spanish, art,
macro economics)
180 students took 380 exams last year; 88% of the grades were 3 or higher |
| 12 honors courses; 3 advanced level courses |
| science research program |
| 4 foreign languages including Chinese |
| Almost 200 courses (from sociology to architectural design) |
| Integrated humanities team in grade 9 |
| Winner of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund award for "excellence in arts
education" |
| PACE, a 4-year performing arts program: dance, drama, TV, music |
| Extensive fine arts program |
| Award winning music program |
| Alternative programs designed to increase motivation for students at every level |
| Technology, home and career skills, business curriculum |
| Innovative ESL program |
| School-business partnerships: senior year internships |
| Peer tutoring |
| Television studio: student TV show daily |
| College Information Service |
| Financial Planning Office |
| Youth Employment Service |
| Comprehensive counseling program |
| 32 varsity sports |
| 35 clubs and organizations |
| Home of the Tigers and the 3 R's: Responsibility - Rigor - Respect |
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