Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Croton-harmon High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Croton-harmon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Croton-harmon High School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Croton-harmon High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Croton-harmon High School is 0.53, 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
#35 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Croton-harmon High School's ranking?
Croton-harmon High School is ranked #35 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Croton-harmon High School?
The graduation rate of Croton-harmon High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Croton-harmon High School?
486 students attend Croton-harmon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Croton-harmon High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Croton-harmon High School?
Croton-harmon High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Croton-harmon High School offer ?
Croton-harmon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Croton-harmon High School part of?
Croton-harmon High School is part of Croton-Harmon Union Free School District.
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