Serving 1,328 students in grades 7-12, Floral Park Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floral Park Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Floral Park Memorial High School's student population of 1,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floral Park Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Park Memorial High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Park Memorial High School's ranking?
Floral Park Memorial High School is ranked #629 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Floral Park Memorial High School often compared to?
Floral Park Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floral Park Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Floral Park Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Floral Park Memorial High School?
1,328 students attend Floral Park Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Floral Park Memorial High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Park Memorial High School?
Floral Park Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Floral Park Memorial High School offer ?
Floral Park Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Park Memorial High School part of?
Floral Park Memorial High School is part of Sewanhaka Central High School District.
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